The article discusses the challenges faced by journalists and citizen reporters in Crimea following its annexation by Russia. It highlights the closure of independent media outlets like the Crimean Tatar TV channel ATR and the criminal cases against Ukrainian journalists, which have made information from the region scarce. The piece focuses on the work of Crimean Solidarity, a group that helps political prisoners and spreads information about repressions in Crimea. It details the arrests of citizen journalists and streamers, including Osman Aryfmemetov, Rustem Sheykheliev, and Remzi Bekirov, who was also a correspondent for Grani.ru. The article emphasizes the importance of civic journalism in the face of Russian occupation and the risks these individuals take to report on the situation, including the repression of the Crimean Tatars by Russian authorities. It also touches on the lack of international media attention to the ongoing issues in Crimea.

The article reports on a large-scale raid conducted by Russian special services in occupied Crimea, targeting dozens of Crimean Tatar families. At least 20 men were arrested, accused of involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir, an organization Russia has labeled as terrorist but is considered legal in Ukraine and most other countries. The author details the impact on the families, noting that 55 children have lost their fathers due to the operation. The article highlights the work of Crimean Solidarity, an association that supports political prisoners and their families, and provides personal stories of some of the arrested individuals, emphasizing their community roles and the arbitrary nature of the charges against them. The journalist, Sofia Kochmar-Tymoshenko, focuses on human rights and religious freedom, while the article is edited by Michael Garrood.