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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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Heads of organizations will be tried for preparing Crimean children for service in the Russian army

Prosecutors have sent to court the case against the heads of organizations that prepared Ukrainian children in Crimea for service in the Russian army. They received almost 4.5 million rubles in grants for this activity.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 11:00 AM • 2462 views
General Staff: ammunition depot in Crimea and one of the largest Russian Volgograd oil refinery hit

The General Staff confirmed the strike on one of the largest Russian oil refineries in Volgograd and an ammunition depot in occupied Crimea. A strike was also carried out on the "Pole-21" electronic warfare system and an occupiers' command post near Bakhmut.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 08:49 AM • 2818 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 255 drones, 195 neutralized

Russia launched 255 drones, of which 195 were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, there are still enemy UAVs in the air.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 05:16 AM • 3036 views
The Kremlin plans to remove the gauleiter of Crimea Aksyonov, blaming him for the crisis on the peninsula - "ATESH"

The partisan movement "ATESH" claims that Russia plans to dismiss the occupation head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, after the September elections. His successor could be security official Alexei Dmitriev or a military officer from the "Time of Heroes" program.

Politics • July 31, 04:58 AM • 3228 views
Zelenskyy carried out large-scale personnel reshuffles in the SBU. Fedoriv took over the Special Operations Center "A"

The President appointed Oleh Fedoriv as head of the SBU Center "A" and Olena Voronova as head of the Personnel Management Department. New heads of the SBU Main Directorates in the regions were also appointed.

Politics • July 30, 04:56 PM • 7664 views
Called for a nuclear strike on Ukraine - Russian director Volodymyr Bortko notified of suspicion

Volodymyr Bortko is suspected of war propaganda and justifying Russian aggression through the media. He called for a nuclear strike on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 01:09 PM • 15719 views
Zelenskyy discussed countering Russian ballistic strikes and the state of the front: gave tasks and announced changes from the General Staff

The President received a report on the challenges posed by Russian ballistic strikes and identified asymmetric defense measures. The situation on the front near Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka was also discussed.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:57 AM • 4230 views
SBS reported the destruction of a USV base in Crimea, tankers, and Russian air defense systemsVideo

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a base of Russian unmanned surface vessels in Crimea, four tankers, and five air defense elements. In total, since the beginning of the "MoLoChKa" operation, 205 vessels have been hit.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 11:04 AM • 5054 views
GUR struck a Russian electronic warfare station in CrimeaVideo

On the night of July 27, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck a station of the Murmansk-BN electronic warfare system near Cape Fiolent in Crimea. The system is designed for radio reconnaissance and jamming signals over a range of up to 5000 km.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 07:23 AM • 3546 views
"Crimean switch off" - the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 10 power units in the occupied territories on July 28-29Video

The Armed Forces of Ukraine disabled 10 power units in the occupied territories, including 6 in Crimea and 4 in Kherson and Luhansk regions. In total, from July 1 to 29, 164 energy targets were hit.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 12:23 PM • 3745 views
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the oil refinery and logistics center in Ryazan and beyondVideo

The President of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the oil refinery and logistics center in Ryazan with long-range sanctions. Strikes were also carried out on the basing site of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, an oil refinery in the Perm region, and an export terminal in the Rostov region.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 08:33 AM • 14545 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on the Ryazan refinery and the base of boats of the Russian Black Sea Fleet

The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of July 29 struck the Ryazan refinery, the base of boats of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, a radar station in the Bryansk region, and more.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 07:42 AM • 26551 views
65 out of 80 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine neutralized overnight

On the night of July 29, Russia launched 80 attack UAVs against Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 65 drones, with 14 UAVs hitting 10 locations.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 05:19 AM • 3747 views
In Crimea, after a night strike on a substation in Feodosia, there are power outagesVideo

In Feodosia, an electrical substation is on fire after the attack. Kerch and most of Feodosia have been left without power.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 08:46 AM • 7969 views
General Staff confirmed strike on "Priorytet" plant, which functions as a strategic oil depot in Udmurtia

The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Priorytet" plant, which is a strategic oil depot of the Russian Federal Agency for State Reserves in Udmurtia. Strikes were also carried out on warehouses in Crimea and the Luhansk region.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 07:50 AM • 6321 views
107 out of 131 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of July 28, Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine, of which 107 were shot down or suppressed. Hits of 16 strike UAVs were recorded at 9 locations.

War in Ukraine • July 28, 05:17 AM • 5358 views
Zelenskyy and Burnham boarded the Ukrainian ship "Cherkasy"Photo

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visited the minesweeping vessel "Cherkasy", received from Britain in 2023. The leaders were also shown drones and unmanned vehicles.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 06:07 PM • 22016 views
Attack on the consulate and strikes on ships: what was discussed at the emergency UN Security Council meeting convened by Ukraine

At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.

Politics • July 27, 05:04 PM • 156995 views
The General Staff confirmed the strike on a repeater for "Shaheds" in the Kherson region.

On the night of July 27, the Defense Forces struck an export terminal in Rostov-on-Don, causing a fire. Strikes on enemy targets in southern Ukraine also continue.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 11:14 AM • 4384 views
GUR confirmed the strike on the radar station of the Russian S-400 "Triumf" in Crimea - showed videoVideo

On the night of July 26, 2026, Ukrainian intelligence officers destroyed a launcher and radar station of the Russian S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea. The GUR published a video of the strike on the high-value targets.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 10:59 AM • 3845 views
123 out of 147 drones launched by Russia at Ukraine neutralized overnight

On the night of July 27, Russia attacked Ukraine with 147 strike UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 123 drones, with 21 UAVs hitting 10 locations recorded.

Society • July 27, 05:29 AM • 4754 views
Over a thousand fire missions completed within the long-range sanctions plan - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine held a meeting on diplomatic strikes, noting the completion of over a thousand fire missions. Oil facilities and military production sites of the Russian Federation were hit.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 03:50 PM • 7257 views
Ukraine's defense forces struck the "Chornomornaftogaz" facility in Crimea and confirmed the attack on the Tyumen oil refinery

On the night of July 26, Ukrainian military struck the "Chornomornaftogaz" facility in Crimea and the Tyumen oil refinery. A relay for drone control and a UAV warehouse were also hit.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 09:18 AM • 22118 views
Air defense forces destroyed 5 ballistic missiles and 104 drones during the night attack of the Russian Federation

On the night of July 26, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 7 ballistic missiles and 136 drones. The defense forces shot down 5 missiles, one Kh-59/69 missile, and 104 drones.

Society • July 26, 06:16 AM • 7025 views
In Crimea, attacks on Simferopol, Yalta, and Feodosia are reported

In Crimea, night attacks on Simferopol, Yalta, and Feodosia are reported. According to unconfirmed data, the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant in Simferopol may have been hit.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 04:58 AM • 8832 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on a radar station in Crimea, an ammunition depot, and control points for occupiers' drones

The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck Russian military targets. A radar station, an ammunition depot, and UAV control points were hit.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 12:18 PM • 3946 views
Air defense shot down one of three ballistic missiles during the attack on Kyiv region on July 24Photo

In the Kyiv region, air defense forces intercepted one ballistic missile, two hit the Bucha district. An attack with two Onyx missiles on the Odesa region was also repelled.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:33 PM • 4058 views
SBU confirms new strikes on airfields in Crimea, Russian oil refineries and more

SBU successfully struck oil refineries, oil pumping stations and radar stations on the territory of Russia and in occupied Crimea. Targets in Bashkortostan, Ulyanovsk and Kaluga regions were hit.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 11:32 AM • 4046 views
"Madyar" confirmed the targeting of another 19 energy nodes within the operation "Crimean Switch Off" - showed videoVideo

Commander of the UAV Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed the destruction of 19 energy nodes on July 23-24. In total, since the start of the operation "Crimean Switch Off," 136 energy targets have been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 11:01 AM • 5730 views
In Ukraine, on July 25-26, temperatures up to +29 degrees and rain are expected in some regions

On Saturday, July 25, in Ukraine, daytime temperatures of +24+27 degrees, rain at night in the north and west. On Sunday, temperatures will rise to +25+29, rain with thunderstorms in the east and in Crimea.

Society • July 24, 08:30 AM • 3393 views