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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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Weather on November 3: rain in the south, fog and sleet in the CarpathiansVideo

It will be cloudy in Ukraine, with no significant precipitation expected; rain will occur in Odesa Oblast and Crimea. In the Carpathians, there will be sleet.

Society • 06:59 AM • 378 views
Three-quarters of Russia’s jet drones destroyed overnight - details from Air Force

On the night of November 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with 193 drones, including 75 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 154 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 06:28 AM • 4634 views
Agents of "ATESH" reconnoitered a Russian air defense regiment in Crimea and passed the data to the Defense Forces of UkrainePhoto

ATESH agents reconnoitered a Russian military unit at Cape Fiolent in occupied Sevastopol. They passed the air defense data to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 2, 05:31 AM • 3712 views
Every second drone launched by Russia was jet-powered: how many destroyed overnight

At night, Russia launched 134 drones at Ukraine, including 72 jet-powered Shaheds. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 105 UAVs; impacts were recorded at 20 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 06:39 AM • 20160 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on UNESCO to respond to Russian propaganda events at the Khan's Palace in Crimea

Ukraine is protesting against Russian events at the Khan's Palace on October 31–November 1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asking UNESCO to strengthen the protection of the heritage site.

Society • October 30, 02:00 PM • 3582 views
The 82nd anniversary of the expulsion of the Nazi occupiers from Ukraine: history, cost, and the present day

On October 28, Ukraine commemorates the expulsion of the Nazis, although the fighting continued until November. The war claimed approximately 8 million lives.

Society • October 28, 12:10 PM • 63511 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile and 88 drones - how many destroyed

Overnight, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 88 attack drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 71 unmanned aerial vehicles; hits were recorded at 8 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 06:11 AM • 5084 views
A ceasefire has been in effect in Oleshky for more than 14 hours: Lubinets reported whether any violations were recorded

Ukraine and Russia have not recorded any violations of the ceasefire in the occupied Oleshky. The truce will remain in effect until November 1 for the humanitarian mission.

Society • October 27, 04:22 PM • 7035 views
Residents of Oleshky to be evacuated to Crimea or Russia before returning to Ukraine - FT

Before Oleshky returns to Ukrainian control, residents will be evacuated to Crimea or Russia. The humanitarian mission will continue until November 1.

Society • October 27, 03:55 PM • 7998 views
Kyiv became the main target of Russia’s overnight strike; some ballistic missiles neutralized - details from Air Force

Russia launched ballistic missiles and 280 drones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 257 targets, including two ballistic missiles; hits were recorded\nat 25 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 07:27 AM • 30600 views
Nighttime drone attack on the occupied territories – explosions, fires and power outages in Luhansk, Mariupol and Berdiansk

Drones attacked the occupied cities of Luhansk, Mariupol, Berdiansk and Donetsk. Fires, damage to energy facilities and power outages were reported.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 05:36 AM • 7277 views
Saldo has been served a notice of suspicion for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children

Saldo and two other individuals have been served notices of suspicion for taking three children from Kherson to Crimea without their parents’ consent. All the children have been returned to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 11:56 AM • 5028 views
3 of 4 missiles launched by Russia and 80% of jet-powered drones neutralized over Ukraine

Russia launched 140 drones and four missiles at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 112 drones and three missiles.

War in Ukraine • October 26, 06:25 AM • 10633 views
Rolling blackouts are being introduced in 4 cities in Crimea at once

Rolling blackouts have been introduced in Yalta, Kerch, Feodosia, and Yevpatoria. The occupation authorities cite problems and strain on the power grid.

Society • October 25, 06:23 PM • 4392 views
Strikes on oil refineries and dozens of Russian vessels: how the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ secret unit operates

The Kairos unit was transformed into the 7th Separate Center with hundreds of military personnel. It coordinates long-range strikes on Russian targets.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 12:28 PM • 20287 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 153 drones: air defense destroyed 119 targetsPhoto

During the night of October 25, Russia launched 153 attack UAVs at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 119 drones; hits were recorded at 15 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 06:15 AM • 9880 views
101 of 126 drones launched by Russia destroyed overnight; up to 82% jet-powered

On the night of October 24, Russia launched 126 drones at Ukraine, including 61 jet-powered ones. Air defenses destroyed or suppressed 101 unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:29 AM • 23019 views
Mass power outages occurred in the occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia’s Rostov — mediaPhoto

Power outages were recorded in the occupied territories of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions and in certain districts of Rostov. The outages were preceded by explosions.

Society • October 24, 12:27 AM • 18659 views
Occupied Crimea plunged into a blackout — media

On the night of October 24, all of occupied Crimea was left without electricity. The occupation authorities reported an accident outside the peninsula.

Events • October 23, 11:25 PM • 4969 views
General Staff: a command post, a drone launch site, and Russian army warehouses were struck

Ukrainian forces struck drone storage and launch facilities, warehouses, and a Russian command post in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions and Crimea. The strikes are intended to reduce the ability of Russian forces to attack Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 10:25 AM • 3882 views
Every second Russian drone is jet-powered - how many destroyed by air defense overnight

Russia launched 176 drones at Ukraine, including 92 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 140 targets, while another 10 remained in the air.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 05:19 AM • 19128 views
Drones attacked the occupied territories and regions of the Russian Federation; a fire broke out at a Russian military base in Berdiansk

A Russian military base caught fire in Berdiansk after explosions, while the lights went out in Luhansk. Air defense was operating in regions of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 04:32 AM • 20723 views
Trump, Putin and Xi can decide Ukraine’s fate without it: will there be a "Yalta 2.0"

Steve Witkoff proposed a trilateral meeting of the leaders of the United States, Russia and China to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. An expert warned against negotiations without Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 12:09 PM • 14780 views
Russia attacked with ballistic missiles and 210 drones, with Kyiv bearing the brunt: how many destroyed

Russia launched a combined attack with missiles and 210 drones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 181 unmanned aerial vehicles, while 10 more remained in the air.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 06:10 AM • 7679 views
The Defense Forces struck Russian command posts and warehouses in Donbas and Crimea — General Staff

The Ukrainian military struck command posts and warehouses of the Russian army in Donetsk and Luhansk regions and in occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 12:38 PM • 4710 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with Iskander-K missiles; up to 72% of jet-powered drones destroyed

Overnight, Russia launched cruise missiles and 186 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 150 unmanned aerial vehicles, while another 10 remained in the air.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 05:47 AM • 5291 views
Illegal excavations of the "Ancient City of Panticapaeum" — a Russian museum worker has been notified of suspicion and faces imprisonment

Since 2014, the suspect has been illegally excavating Panticapaeum in Kerch and handing over the finds to an occupying institution. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 02:18 PM • 4952 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 drones, more than 60% of them jet-powered: how many destroyed

Overnight, Russia launched 165 drones at Ukraine, including 105 jet-powered Shaheds. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 115 UAVs, while another 20 remained in the air.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 05:23 AM • 4677 views
Weather in Ukraine on October 20: temperatures will rise to +21°CPhoto

On October 20, Ukraine will be partly cloudy: rain in the west and south. No precipitation in Kyiv, up to +18°C.

Weather and environment • October 20, 03:59 AM • 4624 views
Where rain will fall in Ukraine and where fog will prevail — meteorologists give the forecast for October 20

Tomorrow, rain, cloudy skies with clear spells, and fog in the Carpathians are expected in Ukraine. Daytime temperatures will be 13–21°.

Weather and environment • October 19, 03:28 PM • 37008 views