Ukrainian drones send Crimea's tourism industry into freefall

Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea have cut electricity and fuel supplies, causing hotel bookings to fall by over 70% compared to last July.

In Simeiz, ice cream vendor Anatoli reported sales dropped from up to 400 per day to nearly none, saying the season is 'completely ruined'.

The Russian government offered tourism workers a one-time payment equivalent to three months' minimum wage, but it is not a long-term fix.

Ukrainian strikes since June have killed over a dozen people on the peninsula, including a child, according to Russian-installed authorities.

Drone strikes on electrical substations caused power outages in Sevastopol, and fuel sales were suspended last month due to strikes on oil depots.