Critical Situation in Crimea: Russian Military Rushes Construction of Hospital Amid Heavy Frontline Losses
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, particularly in Sevastopol, the situation is escalating out of control due to mounting Russian military casualties, prompting Russian authorities to urgently accelerate the construction of additional military hospitals.
According to the partisan movement ‘ATESH,’ active on the peninsula, the construction of a new naval hospital, initiated in October 2022 with an expected completion by the end of 2026, is currently being conducted at an extremely rapid pace.
Official reports indicate that construction is ongoing in three shifts to quickly provide medical assistance to all the wounded.
However, this rush has led to safety violations—building defects such as structural distortions and foundation problems have been reported.
Experts and partisans suggest that such frantic pace signals significant Russian losses at the front, as the rear infrastructure is unable to cope with the increasing influx of wounded, highlighting the dire situation.
Meanwhile, in Feodosia, large-scale fires persist, including another blaze at an oil terminal following a recent strike, confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff.
These events are happening amidst claims by former U.S.
President Donald Trump that Russian losses amount to approximately 1.5 million people.
As of October 16, 2025, the Ukrainian General Staff estimates Russian casualties at over 1,127,300 personnel, emphasizing the scale and devastating impact of the ongoing conflict, which continues to deepen and pose new security challenges in the region.