Crimea under scrutiny: Russians step up widespread filtration measures
In Crimea, Russian forces have intensified mass 'filtration measures' (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
In temporarily occupied Crimea, the Kremlin-appointed authorities are targeting unreliable individuals, conducting another wave of filtration measures, according to the National Resistance Center.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, security forces are searching dormitories, gardening associations, and residential areas under the pretext of checking migration laws. In reality, they are targeting unreliable individuals.
The governor of occupied Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, reported that 730 properties were searched in a single district alone.
“This is not about security. It is intimidation, terror, and an attempt to identify those who do not accept the occupation,” the National Resistance Center stated.
Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported that loyalty checks to Russian values and laws were carried out on new citizens of Russia, including residents of temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories who received Russian passports. If deemed unreliable, their documents are confiscated. The Kremlin believes that among the several million new citizens, some pose a threat to national security.
In 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law stating that individuals can be deprived of acquired Russian citizenship for discrediting the Russian army or committing acts that threaten the country.
In July 2025, the Russian Criminal Code added more articles under which acquired citizenship can be revoked. Details are available in RBC-Ukraine’s report.