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Crimea

Ukrainian peninsula
Crimea (Autonomous Republic of Crimea) is an autonomous administrative-territorial unit of Ukraine, occupying most of the Crimean Peninsula, which is washed by the waters of the Black and Azov Seas, and borders the Kherson region to the north. The administrative center is the city of Simferopol. The territory of the peninsula is 26.1 thousand km², and its population in 2014 was estimated at 1957.8 thousand people. The history of Crimea spans millennia, starting from the earliest human settlements, and has witnessed the change of many peoples and cultures, including the Cimmerians, Scythians, ancient Greeks, and Crimean Tatars, who formed the unique heritage of the region. In 2014, the peninsula was seized by Russia.
6th century BC
Founding of ancient Greek city-colonies, which contributed to the development of culture and trade on the peninsula
1913
The creation of the "Imperial Hunting Reserve" in the mountainous part of Crimea was initiated for nature protection
1923
The Crimean State Reserve was established, which was a significant step for the protection of the peninsula's nature
1954
The Crimean Oblast was transferred from the Russian SFSR to the Ukrainian SSR
1991
The Crimean State Reserve and Hunting Enterprise was restored to its status as a nature reserve
2013
The ancient city of Chersonesus Taurica and its Chora in Sevastopol were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
February 20, 2014
Beginning of the occupation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation
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Russia attacked Ukraine with 200 drones: Air Defense destroyed 187 targetsPhoto

Overnight, Russia launched 200 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine. Air Defense destroyed or suppressed 187 of them; hits were recorded at seven locations.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 05:15 AM • 5510 views
During Putin’s rule, more than $1 trillion in capital was moved out of Russia

In 2001–2025, capital outflows from the Russian economy reached 130% of GDP. The total amount of funds moved out could have exceeded $1 trillion.

Economy • September 14, 10:37 PM • 4054 views
Defense forces struck an S-400 radar in Sochi and facilities for launching UAVs and commanding Russian forces — General Staff

Ukrainian forces struck the 92N6 radar of the S-400 system in Sochi, as well as Russian UAV facilities, radars, command posts, and relay stations.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 09:37 AM • 10048 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 unmanned aerial vehicles, 85 of which were destroyed or suppressed by air defense

Overnight, Russia launched 108 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 85 drones; impacts were recorded at seven locations.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 05:50 AM • 9946 views
Defense Forces struck the launch sites of UAVs and the radars of Russian troops

The Ukrainian military struck UAV launch facilities in Donetsk, repeaters in the Kherson region and Crimea. A radar station and an equipment depot in the Bryansk region were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 11:26 AM • 32630 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 453 drones: air defense destroyed 405 UAVsPhoto

At night, Russia launched 453 attack drones and 4 S8000 “Band erol” drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 405 UAVs; there were impacts at 13 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 05:15 AM • 11765 views
A number of Russian agents operating from Mykolaiv to Donetsk regions have been exposed in Ukraine – Prosecutor General’s Office

Law enforcement officers have exposed Russian agents in several regions of Ukraine. They are suspected of guiding drones, transmitting coordinates, and high treason.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 10:30 AM • 7942 views
Metropolitan Tikhon, who is Putin’s spiritual mentor, was served a notice of suspicion in absentia

Georgy Shevkunov, head of the Crimean Metropolis of the Russian Orthodox Church, was served a notice of suspicion for justifying Russia’s aggression. The investigation also uncovered calls for the alteration of Ukraine’s territory.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 01:20 PM • 21317 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 161 drones: air defense destroyed 138 targetsPhoto

Overnight, Russia launched 161 attack UAVs and S8000 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 138 targets; hits were recorded at 19 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 05:20 AM • 4776 views
Russia is preparing terrorist attacks during the elections in the temporarily occupied territories - intelligence has warned of the danger

Russian special services may be preparing terrorist attacks in the temporarily occupied territories during the voting on September 18–20. The goal is to blame Ukraine and disrupt the peace process.

Society • September 10, 01:52 PM • 3790 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with more than a hundred drones: there were strikes at 13 locationsPhoto

The Russian Federation launched attack drones from the territory of the Russian Federation and the occupied Crimea and Donetsk regions. Air defense shot down or suppressed 128 UAVs; strikes were recorded at 13 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 05:25 AM • 6816 views
The Defense Forces struck Russian UAV and ammunition depots, as well as a boat in Crimea

Ukrainian forces struck enemy targets in Donetsk, Luhansk and occupied Crimea. The targets included a boat and reconnaissance systems.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 11:06 AM • 4044 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 196 drones: air defenses shot down 165 UAVsPhoto

At night, Russia launched ballistic missiles and 196 attack drones at Ukraine. Air defenses destroyed or suppressed 165 unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 05:53 AM • 4732 views
The tourism industry of occupied Crimea suffered losses of more than 4 billion rubles

Losses in Crimea's tourism industry increased by 95. 7% over six months. Tourists canceled about one million trips.

Economy • September 9, 03:16 AM • 5084 views
The Defense Forces struck the launch sites of attack UAVs and Russian command posts in the temporarily occupied territories

The Ukrainian military struck the launch sites of attack UAVs and Russian command posts in Donetsk, Crimea, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 09:42 AM • 3765 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 166 Shaheds - air defense destroyed 175 targetsPhoto

At night, Russia launched missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv and Odesa regions. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 175 aerial targets.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 06:04 AM • 6511 views
Kyiv attacked with missiles: a residential building and a car were damaged

On the night of September 8, Kyiv came under a missile attack; at least five explosions were heard, and a residential building and a car were damaged.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 12:59 AM • 21105 views
The Defense Forces struck a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal in Crimea

Ukrainian troops struck a bridge over the North Crimean Canal, an ammunition depot, and enemy command posts. The damage is being assessed.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 12:22 PM • 3713 views
The enemy launched 92 drones and "Banderol" munitions at Ukraine; air defense neutralized 71 targets

During the night of September 7, Russia launched 92 drones and "Banderol" munitions at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 71 targets.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 06:25 AM • 4815 views
European Commissioner: "The root cause" of Russia's war against Ukraine is Putin himself

European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said that the root cause of the war in Ukraine is Putin himself, who occupied Crimea in 2014 and launched the invasion in 2022.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 01:54 AM • 22615 views
Russia launched 108 attack UAVs at Ukraine - air defense shot down 88 targetsPhoto

Russia launched 108 attack drones at Ukraine overnight. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 88 targets; hits were recorded at 11 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 6, 07:10 AM • 5718 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 167 drones - how many were shot down and where there were hitsPhotoVideo

Russia launched ballistic missiles and 167 drones; 128 unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down or suppressed. The Russian strikes resulted in fatalities.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 05:59 AM • 17263 views
Defense Forces struck the launch site of the occupiers’ drones in the Donetsk area — General Staff

The Defense Forces struck the occupiers’ military facilities in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Bryansk and Kursk regions, as well as in Crimea. The damage is being assessed.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 11:53 AM • 3976 views
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Crimea under attack: what the 2026 holiday season was like for RussiansPhotoVideo

Systematic strikes complicated logistics, weakened air defenses, and caused disruptions to energy and fuel supplies in Crimea. The 2026 holiday season has effectively been ruined.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 11:01 AM • 83302 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with missile and drones with "Banderols" from different directions - how air defense performed

At night, Russia launched an Kh-31P missile and 121 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 103 unmanned aerial vehicles; hits were recorded at 15 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 07:00 AM • 5381 views
In Crimea, the "Bastion" system used by the Russians to launch "Zircon" missiles was hit — the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine showed a videoVideo

In August 2026, Group 13 fighters struck a Russian "Bastion" system in Crimea. Two fuel trucks and a command-and-staff vehicle were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 06:53 AM • 4768 views
Russia is building a maritime drone port in Crimea; Odesa and Mykolaiv could be at risk

Twenty-one shelters for maritime drones have been discovered near Lake Donuzlav in occupied Crimea. The facility could intensify attacks on Odesa and Mykolaiv.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 11:58 PM • 18127 views
Holding "elections" in the occupied territories is one of the main tools for legitimizing the occupation authorities — sociologists warned of the risks

The Russian Federation plans to hold so-called "elections" to the State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 18–20, 2026. The Armed Forces of Ukraine called on people not to legitimize them.

Society • September 3, 12:03 PM • 5766 views
The Defense Forces struck the occupiers in Crimea — hitting a landing craft and more

The BK-16 landing craft was hit in Sevastopol, and the Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system was hit in the area of the city. The enemy's drone control centers and warehouses were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 11:14 AM • 4223 views
Russia attacked with 163 drones, up to half of them jet-powered: how air defense performed and the situation across the regions

As a result of Russia’s nighttime attack, Odesa, the Kyiv region, and the Khmelnytskyi region were among those affected. The number of injured is approaching two dozen, including three children.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 05:49 AM • 29119 views