2015 has seen an increasing shortage of goods in Crimea and, with the approach of winter, one sector where this is most acutely felt is healthcare: essential medical supplies are in short supply; major hospitals are even running out of bandages.
The range of foodstuffs available in Crimea’s shops has changed completely since March 2014, although products from Ukraine are still getting through (usually by sea across neutral waters). Indeed, suppliers are happy: the mark-up on foodstuffs is higher than on most other goods. No essentials have disappeared, but prices have risen by 30-40% compared to those on mainland Ukraine.
Food prices in Crimea have risen by 30-40% compared to those in Ukraine
