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Crimea bans nighttime motorcycle use, citing drone noise concerns

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have banned nighttime use of scooters, quad bikes, and motorcycles.
  • The ban, in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., is a temporary measure to prevent the vehicles' engine noise from being mistaken for drone attacks.
  • Ukraine has recently intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has implemented a nighttime ban on motorized vehicles like scooters and motorcycles. Authorities cited the engine noise as a reason, stating it can be mistaken for the sound of approaching drones, which have recently been used in intensified Ukrainian attacks on the region.

The ban, effective from Wednesday between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., is a temporary measure aimed at protecting military and other important facilities. Oleg Kryuchkov, an advisor to the Russian-installed governor Sergei Aksyonov, explained that the "moped noise hampers the work of defense systems" and "sounds similar" to drones. He also warned that "the enemy is recruiting your children for nighttime rides."

The moped noise hampers the work of defense systems. Their engines sound similar [to drones].

— Oleg KryuchkovAn advisor to Crimea's Russian-installed governor explains the rationale behind the nighttime vehicle ban.

The measure does not affect cars or larger vehicles. Crimea, a popular tourist destination for Russians, has seen increased Ukrainian drone activity targeting supply routes and contributing to a fuel crisis as the holiday season begins. Limits on fuel purchases for cars also remain in place in Sevastopol, the peninsula's largest city.

The enemy is recruiting your children for nighttime rides.

— Oleg KryuchkovAn advisor to Crimea's Russian-installed governor warns about potential misuse of the vehicles.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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