Children's camps in Crimea have been closed for the entire summer.

      The relevant decree was published on June 22. The ban came into effect at 11:00. It concerns not only children's camps but also hotels, boarding houses, and other facilities where organized children's groups are planned to be accommodated for participation in excursions, camps, festivals, sports training sessions, and other events.

      As reported by "Izvestia," the first to announce the suspension of accepting children was the international children's center "Artek" — on the night of June 22, it became known about the cancellation of the upcoming shifts and arrivals. Later, the authorities of Crimea imposed a general ban. The Ministry of Education reported the cancellation of arrivals at the "Scarlet Sails" children's health center and restrictions at the "Cypress" camp in Alushta.

      The restrictions may also affect the "Satera" camps near Alushta and "Laspi" in the Balaklava district of Sevastopol. The agency clarified that a planned evacuation of children from "Artek" back home is organized.

      The decision was made against the backdrop of a drone attack on June 21. According to the authorities, as a result of strikes on the Kerch Peninsula, four people were killed, and another 28 were injured. There were also disruptions in the energy system, and drivers were advised to choose alternative routes due to traffic restrictions across the Crimean Bridge.

      The Ministry of Education stated that parents will be offered alternative vacation options in other regions. The governor of the Krasnodar Territory, Veniamin Kondratiev, reported that the "Vita" and "Zhemchuzhina" resorts in Anapa are ready to accept children. Urban day camps based in schools and creative houses, family tourism, or additional educational programs are also possible.

      Parents who have already paid for the vouchers are advised to keep an eye on announcements from the organizers — the procedure for refunds or shifting shifts will be announced soon.