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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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WSJ names five potential obstacles to peace between Russia and Ukraine

In the fall, the US presented a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal named five potential obstacles to peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Politics • December 20, 01:37 PM • 25009 views
Tanks, Osa SAM systems, AFVs: Defense Forces destroyed a number of armored vehicles near PokrovskVideo

The Defense Forces conducted a special operation near Pokrovsk, destroying tanks, Osa SAM systems, and armored fighting vehicles. The enemy planned to use this equipment for assault operations in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 10:17 AM • 3730 views
SBU long-range drones destroyed two Russian Su-27s at Belbek airfield in CrimeaPhoto

SBU long-range drones hit two Russian Su-27 aircraft at the Belbek military airfield in Crimea, one of which was ready for a combat sortie. The control tower was also confirmed to have been hit, which will complicate the organization of flights.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 09:25 AM • 25538 views
Russians attacked Ukraine with three ballistic missiles and 51 UAVs: hits recorded in 15 locationsPhoto

On the night of December 20, Russians attacked Ukraine with three Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 51 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 31 enemy UAVs, and hits from ballistic missiles and 20 attack UAVs were recorded in 15 locations.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 07:31 AM • 3614 views
Defense Forces hit Russian ship "Okhotnik" and Lukoil platform in the Caspian Sea

On the night of December 19, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully hit the Russian military ship of project 22460 "Okhotnik" in the Caspian Sea. A Lukoil drilling platform and an RSP-6M2 radar system in occupied Crimea were also hit.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 07:13 AM • 20182 views
Cloudy in Ukraine: weather for December 20Photo

On Saturday, December 20, cloudy weather with fog is expected in Ukraine, which will reduce visibility to 200-500 meters. The air temperature will range from 2° below zero to 6° above zero during the day, fog is also predicted in Kyiv region and Kyiv.

Weather and environment • December 20, 05:03 AM • 3290 views
Ukraine to be covered by fog on December 20: Level I danger announced, visibility on roads 200-500 mPhoto

On December 20, cloudy weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, but with fog on the roads, visibility 200-500 m. The temperature will range from 2°C below zero to 3°C above zero, in the west and south up to 6°C above zero, in Crimea up to 10°C.

Society • December 19, 11:35 AM • 2696 views
108 out of 160 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Russia attacked Ukraine with 160 Shahed-type, Gerbera, and other drones on the night of December 19. Air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 108 enemy drones in the south and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 06:16 AM • 3122 views
Dry but foggy in Ukraine: weather forecast for December 19Photo

On Friday, December 19, stable weather without precipitation will persist in Ukraine due to high atmospheric pressure. Dense fogs are possible on the Left Bank, in the west, and in Zhytomyr region, which will worsen visibility on the roads.

Weather and environment • December 19, 04:55 AM • 3292 views
Peace talks: it became known whom Putin will send to Miami

Negotiations between the US and Russia on a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine are planned in Miami, where the Russian side will be represented by Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting will take place after consultations in Berlin, where security guarantees for Kyiv and possible territorial concessions were discussed.

Politics • December 19, 03:02 AM • 15953 views
Occupation administration ignores epidemic outbreak in Alchevsk schools - CNS

In temporarily occupied Alchevsk, schools are not introducing quarantine despite the widespread outbreak of streptoderma among students. Parents are forced to attend classes, despite the risk of infection.

Health • December 19, 12:57 AM • 19095 views
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on human rights in temporarily occupied territories of UkrainePhoto

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution on human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea and Sevastopol. 79 countries voted for the document, 16 were against, and 73 abstained.

Politics • December 18, 11:49 PM • 4196 views
Will save the state billions of dollars in the post-war period: Ukraine announced a successful restructuring of GDP warrants

Ukraine announced a successful restructuring of GDP warrants worth $2. 6 billion, which will avoid significant payments in the post-war period. This transaction will strengthen debt sustainability and increase the country's budget predictability.

Economy • December 18, 05:59 PM • 22110 views
In Simferopol, green spaces are being destroyed under the guise of reconstructing Gagarin Park: timber is being sent to the frontPhoto

Mass destruction of green spaces is taking place in Simferopol. The felled trees are being used as building materials and fuel for the needs of the Russian army at the front, as well as for clearing sites for commercial facilities.

Society • December 18, 02:27 PM • 3789 views
General Staff confirmed the destruction of radar, drone depot in occupied territories and other enemy targetsVideo

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a number of enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories, including the 55Zh6 "Nebo-U" radar in Crimea and a fuel and lubricants depot in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. A UAV depot in Makiivka was also hit, and two S-400 air defense system launchers in Belgorod Oblast were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 12:33 PM • 2720 views
Weather in Ukraine will still be determined by an anticyclone, and after Christmas, a cold snap with night frosts is expected - forecaster

An anticyclone will determine the weather in Ukraine on December 18, it will be dry and sometimes windy. From December 26, a cold snap with night frosts down to -5...-11 degrees is expected.

Weather and environment • December 18, 11:50 AM • 2585 views
"Pantsir-S2", MiG-31 and more: SBU hit Russian equipment worth hundreds of millions of dollars at Belbek airfieldPhoto

On the night of December 18, SBU drones attacked the Belbek military airfield in Crimea. Two "Nebo-SVU" complexes, a 92N6 radar, a "Pantsir-S2" air defense system, and a MiG-31 aircraft were hit.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 10:52 AM • 21158 views
Zelenskyy stripped athlete Bubka and swimmer Klochkova of state scholarships

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stopped the payment of state scholarships to Serhiy Bubka and Yana Klochkova, according to decree No. 967 of December 17. Other Olympic champions and medalists have also been deprived of scholarships.

Sports • December 18, 08:23 AM • 5067 views
He wants territories: Putin publicly and clearly expressed the unchanging goal of the war in Ukraine - ISW

The Russian dictator confirmed his intention to seize territories that he considers "historical lands of Russia. " This primarily refers to the south and east of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:07 AM • 29798 views
In Crimea, discontent is growing over privileges for participants of the "SVO" and their families - ATESH

In temporarily occupied Crimea, discontent is growing due to benefits for participants of the "SVO" and their families. Local residents are recording widespread irritation over special privileges against the backdrop of deteriorating social services.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 12:57 PM • 2784 views
37 out of 69 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Russia launched a night attack on Ukraine with 69 drones, including Shahed and Gerbera. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 37 enemy UAVs, but 29 attack drones hit 12 locations in the north, south, and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 07:09 AM • 3717 views
15 years in prison: Yanukovych's sentence came into forceVideo

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the verdict against ex-president Yanukovych, sentenced to 15 years for organizing illegal border crossing and inciting desertion. His accomplice, the former deputy head of the State Protection Department, received 10 years in prison.

Politics • December 16, 05:02 PM • 30637 views
In temporarily occupied Crimea, they announced the "nationalization" of Usyk's property

The occupation authorities of Crimea announced the "nationalization" of the property of 84 Ukrainians, accusing them of "cooperation with Kyiv" and supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The list includes world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, as well as politicians, entrepreneurs, and military personnel.

Politics • December 16, 12:00 PM • 21190 views
Moscow will not cede occupied territories of Ukraine, including the south and east - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia will not make concessions regarding the occupied territories of Ukraine, considering them part of its constitution. Moscow will also not agree to the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine in any format.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 11:59 AM • 4299 views
Overnight, 57 out of 69 Russian drones were neutralized over Ukraine

Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 69 Shahed-type, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down/suppressed 57 enemy UAVs; hits by 10 attack UAVs were recorded at 7 locations.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 07:27 AM • 3306 views
Above-zero temperatures and no precipitation: weather forecast in Ukraine for December 16Photo

On December 16, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with no significant precipitation. Daytime temperatures will be 1-6°C, and up to 9°C in Zakarpattia, Odesa region, and Crimea.

Weather and environment • December 16, 04:32 AM • 3895 views
Drone hits warship in Feodosia, causing firePhoto

On December 14, a drone hit a warship in occupied Feodosia, causing a fire. The consequences of the strike and the extent of the damage remain unknown.

Society • December 15, 01:18 PM • 23860 views
For Zelenskyy, one "red line" is non-negotiable: Bild learned about Kyiv's position on the withdrawal of troops from Donetsk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin refuses a unilateral withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Donetsk region. This comes against the backdrop of a 28-point US plan that envisages Ukraine's renunciation of NATO and new elections.

Politics • December 15, 10:23 AM • 5782 views
Almost three-quarters of Ukrainians are ready for peace with a frozen front and security guarantees - pollPhoto

A KIIS poll showed that 72% of Ukrainians are ready for peace with a frozen front and security guarantees. Most Ukrainians reject the Russian peace plan and are ready to endure the war for as long as necessary.

Society • December 15, 08:39 AM • 3372 views
US-Ukraine talks in Berlin: WSJ learns of difficulties and disagreements

Representatives of the Trump administration held five-hour talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin, which were described as "difficult. " The US is increasing pressure on Ukraine to conclude a peace agreement with Russia by the end of the year, but the parties have significant disagreements.

Politics • December 15, 07:40 AM • 21839 views