Russians in Crimea declare high level of “terrorist threat” for almost a month

Sergey Aksyonov, Head of the Russian government in occupied Crimea, declared a high level of "terrorist threat" on the territory of the peninsula from 6 to 21 January 2023. Source: Aksyonov on Telegram Quote from Aksyonov: "In order to ensure the security and anti-terrorist protection of the Republic of Crimea and its citizens, a high ('yellow') level of terrorist threat will be in effect on the territory of a number of municipal entities and at the facilities of the republic from 20:00 on 6 January to 20:00 on 21 January 2023."

Details: It is reported that the decision affects in particular the territories of the cities of Armiansk, Dzhankoi, Kerch, Krasnoperekopsk and Dzhankoi, Krasnoperekopsk and Leninskyi Raions. It will also affect the so-called "ministries" of the occupation regime. At the same time, Aksyonov insists that "the situation in the region is fully controlled by the republican and communal authorities."

According to Aksyonov, "the security of the Republic of Crimea, its residents and guests is fully ensured by security forces and law enforcement agencies".

Background:
On 26 December, Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said that Ukraine would regain temporarily occupied Crimea in a combined way, both by force and diplomacy.

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