Russian-occupied Kherson region forces issuing passports: delivers water only to Russian passport holders 

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"In the occupied area of the Kherson region, there are reports of intensified “filtration” measures by the occupiers. It has been noted that in certain communities, access to water is granted only to individuals who possess a Russian passport. This represents another line that the occupation administration has crossed. They are facing significant challenges with passportization and are resorting to various measures to compel people to obtain a passport, including limiting access to medical services and imposing restrictions on movement," said the first deputy head of the Kherson Regional Council.

Yuriy Sobolevskyi further explained that passing through the "filtration" checkpoints without a Russian passport has become nearly impossible. The atmosphere at these checkpoints is so intimidating that people are fearful of moving between different communities.

"Following the terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, the occupiers neglected to address the aftermath in all the affected settlements of the occupied Kherson region. Furthermore, aid is extended to individuals solely if they possess a Russian passport. During the relocation of people from flooded areas, the temporary resettlement sites were frequented by teams not primarily for humanitarian assistance, but for distributing passports. The level of cynicism is off the charts," Sobolevskyi summarized.

• On July 24, the mayor of Enerhodar, Dmytro Orlov, said that it was very dangerous for people who had not received a Russian passport to move around the city of Enerhodar. Not to mention traveling outside the city or to other occupied territories.

• Subsequently, the National Resistance Center revealed that the Russian occupying forces in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories have issued threats to students aged 14 and above, stating that school diplomas will not be issued unless they acquire a Russian passport.

• Kherson Regional Council deputy Serhiy Khlan also said that Russians in the occupied Kherson region are introducing new restrictions for people who refuse to receive a Russian passport - they threaten not to provide medical care, take away property and deport them.