At least five people have been killed in Crimea after Ukrainian attacks, according to Russian-backed authorities. Fuel sales have also been suspended on the occupied peninsula, showing that the strikes have already disrupted daily life as well as security.

Ukraine says it targeted military and energy-related sites. HBL reports that the latest information comes from the Russian-backed authorities, while the full extent of the damage and the exact targets hit remain unclear.

Crimea has remained a flashpoint since Russia annexed the peninsula in 2014. The halt in fuel sales could add further pressure on residents if the disruption continues.