The Head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, Refat Chubarov, addressed residents of temporarily occupied Crimea with a call to ensure their safety due to the increased strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian military facilities on the peninsula. He wrote about this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. "To the attention of peaceful residents of Crimea: the frequent strikes on Russian military facilities in Crimea carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine recently may only be a prelude to more serious actions.

Accordingly, if you live near Russian military facilities, find an opportunity to relocate or otherwise ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones," Chubarov emphasized. He also stated that "the liberation of Crimea from Russian barbarians is inevitable." As reported by Ukrinform, overnight on May 2, explosions were heard in Crimea, with fires recorded in Kacha, where a military airfield is located.