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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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The Defense Forces struck a storage facility for attack UAVs and the enemy’s ground-based repeaters in occupied Crimea

The Ukrainian military struck UAV storage and launch facilities, warehouses, and Russian command posts. Six ground-based repeaters were also destroyed in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:00 PM • 2272 views
"12 Places of Power of Ukraine" at WOG: a project about Ukraine's unique placesPhoto

"12 Places of Power of Ukraine" at WOG: a project about Ukraine's unique places.

Business News • August 21, 09:11 AM • 3090 views
107 out of 135 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of August 21, Russia launched 135 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 107 of them; 27 strikes were recorded at 16 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 05:14 AM • 3668 views
Companies of the "Rusal" group, Russian officials, and the creators of the animated series "Masha and the Bear" — who has been hit by Ukraine's new sanctions

Ukraine's new sanctions target Russian and Chinese companies, officials, collaborators, and the "Rusal" group. Restrictions have also been imposed on the creators of "Masha and the Bear".

Economy • August 20, 08:17 PM • 5230 views
Russia attacked with ballistic missiles; 39 of 44 missiles, 145 of 168 drones, and two "Banderol" drones neutralized

Air defense destroyed or suppressed 39 missiles, 145 drones, and two «Banderol» drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 06:45 AM • 15361 views
Attack on an oil refinery in Tatarstan and other facilities has been recorded in russiaVideo

An attack on an oil refinery was recorded in Nizhnekamsk, and other energy facilities were targeted in another region. In Crimea, monitoring resources report a blackout.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 05:33 AM • 4856 views
Defense Forces struck a bridge used by the enemy and the occupiers' drone warehouses, the General Staff reports

The Defense Forces struck a bridge over the Molochna River, UAV warehouses, a repeater, and the enemy's command posts. Losses are being уточнюються.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 01:59 PM • 3587 views
Russia attacked with ballistic missiles; 58 of 65 drones, including "Banderols," neutralized

Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 65 drones at Ukraine overnight. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 58 targets, but hits were recorded at 10 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 05:37 AM • 4089 views
A fire was recorded at military equipment warehouses and an airfield in SevastopolPhoto

In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, fires broke out at military equipment warehouses in Alsu and near the Kirovskoye airfield following a nighttime drone attack. The fires were detected in satellite imagery; there is currently no information about the damage.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 04:59 AM • 7194 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine named those involved in the militarization of Ukrainian children in the occupied territories

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published the details of individuals who taught children in the temporarily occupied territories how to handle weapons and drones. The aim is to destroy Ukrainian identity and prepare them for war.

War in Ukraine • August 17, 12:30 PM • 4526 views
Defense Forces struck the occupiers’ drone base and the "Orion" station in Crimea - General Staff

On the night of August 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck Russian military targets. A UAV storage site in Hvardiiske, the "Orion" station in Novofedorivka, and repeaters were hit.

War in Ukraine • August 17, 10:53 AM • 14051 views
Over the course of a week, Russia launched 1,550 UAVs, nearly 1,560 aerial bombs, and 62 missiles at Ukraine — ZelenskyyVideo

As a result of Russian attacks on August 16, six people were injured in Kyiv and the surrounding region. In Kryvyi Rih, two people were killed and 14 injured; one person was killed in Sumy.

Society • August 16, 10:34 AM • 10152 views
The Ukrainian Navy struck the deployment site of a Bastion coastal defense missile system in CrimeaVideo

On the night of August 16, the Ukrainian Navy struck the positions of a Bastion coastal defense missile system in occupied Crimea, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. This scarce weaponry is used to shell Ukraine with Oniks and Zircon missiles.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 08:41 AM • 12746 views
The Russian Federation attacked Kyiv, Kremenchuk and Kryvyi Rih with missiles and 106 drones, the Air Force reportsPhoto

On the night of August 16, Russian forces struck Kyiv, Kremenchuk and Kryvyi Rih. Air defense forces shot down 85 UAVs and three Kh-59/69 missiles.

Society • August 16, 05:21 AM • 15643 views
Russia plans to abolish border zones along the border with the occupied territories of Ukraine - MFA reacted

Russia plans to abolish border zones in certain areas of the Rostov and Voronezh regions bordering the occupied territories of Ukraine. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this is an attempt to erase the border and create the appearance of integrating the seized territories.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 11:54 AM • 3497 views
"Madyar" confirmed operations against another 29 energy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories — including the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in CrimeaVideo

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed operations against 29 energy facilities in the occupied territories, including the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant. In total, 240 energy facilities were targeted from July 1 to August 13.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:37 AM • 3326 views
90 of 112 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of August 14, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 112 strike UAVs of various types. The Defense Forces shot down or suppressed 90 drones; hits were recorded at 11 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:19 AM • 3946 views
Defense Forces struck the control tower of the Saki airfield and a drone repeater in Crimea - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the control tower of the Saki airfield and a repeater used to control attack UAVs in Crimea. This weakens the enemy's capabilities.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 10:44 AM • 3489 views
Explosion occurred in Sevastopol: monitoring channels report the detonation of a military serviceman

An explosion occurred on Stoletovsky Avenue in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. According to Russian media, former commander of the Ukrainian submarine "Zaporizhzhia" Robert Shageyev, who betrayed his oath, may have been blown up.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 09:40 AM • 3299 views
During its broadcast of the solar eclipse, NASA separated Crimea from UkrainePhoto

During the live broadcast of the solar eclipse, NASA showed a map of Europe on which Crimea was separated from Ukraine by a border line. The peninsula was depicted as if it belonged to Russia.

News of the World • August 13, 09:00 AM • 7602 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones: air defense forces shot down and suppressed 111 UAVsPhoto

Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones. Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 111 UAVs; hits were recorded at 15 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:03 AM • 4148 views
General Staff confirmed hit of enemy drone repeater and drone units

Overnight, the Defense Forces struck a repeater for "Geran" in Crimea, a repair unit in Mariupol, and a concentration of personnel from the UAV Forces in Luhansk Oblast.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 10:24 AM • 3392 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles, including a ballistic "Iskander"; 112 of 138 drones neutralized

On the night of August 12, Russia launched missiles and 138 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 UAVs; hits were recorded at 16 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 06:39 AM • 5826 views
In Balaklava, a building caught fire after explosions; explosions were reported again in the area of the thermal power plant

New explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea. In Balaklava, a building caught fire after the operation of Russian air defense, while another explosion was heard in the area of the thermal power plant.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 02:00 AM • 4101 views
In Crimea, power outages began in cities after explosions and a drone attack

On the night of August 12, in occupied Crimea, a series of explosions and a drone attack caused power supply disruptions in a number of cities. In particular, Yevpatoria, Saky, and Simferopol experienced complete power outages.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 11:56 PM • 3685 views
Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of missiles launched by Russia during attacks — Bloomberg

Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 02:05 PM • 7673 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic and "Zircon" missiles; 98 of 120 drones neutralized

At night, russia struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia with "Zircon" and "Iskander-M" missiles, as well as Ukraine with 120 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 UAVs; hits were recorded at 21 locations.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 06:09 AM • 6484 views
In Crimea, a former United Russia lawmaker was arrested after the body of a 12-year-old schoolgirl was found in his yard

The body of a 12-year-old girl was found in the yard of a former lawmaker; according to the investigation, she inhaled gas from a canister. The man was remanded in custody for two months.

Society • August 11, 12:40 AM • 15071 views
Nearly 60% of Ukrainians called the work of NABU and SAPO ineffective - social research

A Socis poll showed that 59. 4% of Ukrainians consider the work of NABU and SAPO ineffective. Experts link this to corruption scandals and the Bureau's record-low performance.

Politics • August 10, 01:34 PM • 3619 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on an oil refinery in Tatarstan

During the night of August 10, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the "Taneco" oil refinery in Tatarstan, causing a fire. Damage to the AVT-6 column at the "Ilsky" oil refinery and the destruction of fuel tanks in Crimea were also confirmed.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 09:32 AM • 4810 views