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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 ballistic missiles and more than hundred drones - how many destroyed and how many hit

Air defenses destroyed or suppressed 88 drones. Hits were recorded in 17 locations, loitering munitions in Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 05:16 AM • 5290 views
89 of the 121 drones launched by Russia neutralized overnight, including more than 70% of the jet-powered drones

On the night of October 12, Russia launched 121 drones at Ukraine, including 76 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 89 unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 06:19 AM • 25463 views
An American reconnaissance aircraft is patrolling the Black Sea and monitoring facilities as far as Russia’s coastline

An American reconnaissance aircraft took off from Romania and is patrolling the Black Sea. Its equipment can detect objects at a distance of up to 600 km.

News of the World • October 11, 12:44 PM • 4539 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 116 drones — were all of them destroyed and how many hits were recorded

On the night of October 11, Russia launched 116 drones, including 95 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 94 UAVs; hits were recorded at seven locations.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 05:59 AM • 19464 views
The Chongar Bridge to occupied Crimea has been half-destroyed — OSINT analysisVideo

Satellite images confirm the collapse of a span of the Chongar Bridge. Traffic is being routed via a temporary crossing, complicating Russia’s logistics.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 04:45 AM • 21969 views
In Moscow, a woman tried to suffocate her two own children in a stroller right in the middle of the streetVideo

In Moscow’s Chertanovo district, a woman allegedly tried to suffocate children in a stroller, according to eyewitnesses. The children were examined by paramedics, and the woman was detained.

Society • October 11, 12:37 AM • 8784 views
Air defense forces neutralized 117 of 160 drones during a nighttime attack on Ukraine

During the night of October 10, Russia launched 160 drones at Ukraine, including 110 jet-powered Shahed drones. Air defense neutralized 117 UAVs; hits were recorded at 14 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 06:55 AM • 5488 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 136 drones: 114 neutralized, including more than 80% of the jet-powered ones

Overnight, Russia launched 136 drones at Ukraine, including 93 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 114 unmanned aerial vehicles; the attack continued.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 05:13 AM • 21040 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 drones, more than half of them jet-powered — how many were shot down

On the night of October 8, Russia launched 142 drones at Ukraine, including 82 jet-powered Shaheds. Air defense shot down or suppressed 126 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 06:39 AM • 3160 views
5 ballistic and 39 cruise missiles neutralized during Russia's massive attack - details from Air Force

Air defense destroyed or suppressed 161 airborne targets, including 5 ballistic and 39 cruise missiles and 117 drones.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 06:18 AM • 22579 views
Russia was ordered to pay PrivatBank more than $327 million for the illegal expropriation of assets in Crimea

An arbitration court in The Hague awarded PrivatBank more than $327 million in compensation for the expropriation of assets in Crimea. The amount includes interest and costs.

Politics • October 6, 01:57 PM • 18201 views
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A Test for NATO and a “Small Victory” — Will Russia Start a New Conflict in the Baltics, and Is the Alliance Ready to Fight Back?

Russia may try to destabilize NATO through acts of sabotage, drones, and limited operations. The expert believes that the allies have enough strength to fight back.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 12:45 PM • 15590 views
Trump floated the possibility of establishing a permanent U.S. military base in Lithuania

Trump said that the United States would consider a permanent base in Lithuania, and that the country's government was ready to cover the costs. The Kremlin threatened measures in response.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 11:35 AM • 6663 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 137 drones, nearly every third jet-powered - how many destroyed

On the night of October 6, Russia launched 137 drones at Ukraine, including 49 jet-powered ones. Hits were recorded at 17 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 05:11 AM • 12126 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 205 drones - how the air defense performed

On the night of October 5, Russia launched 205 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 172 UAVs; hits were recorded in 13 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 05:19 AM • 6338 views
The “Kavkaz-3” staging area is on fire near the Kerch StraitPhoto

The “Kavkaz-3” parking area is ablaze near the strait, where vehicles are registered for ferrying to occupied Crimea. The fire was detected by satellites.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 09:10 AM • 6623 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones: the number of downed targets is increasing, hits were recorded at 5 locations

Russia launched 135 unmanned aerial vehicles from various directions, including 52 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 125 enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 06:26 AM • 18060 views
Explosions rang out from Crimea to Rostov and Donetsk; air defense was operating in the area of the "Hvardiiske" airfield

Explosions were heard overnight in Crimea, Donetsk, Yasynuvata, and Rostov. Russian air defense operated for a long time near the "Hvardiiske" airfield.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 11:55 PM • 15121 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 157 drones - how many destroyed and what is known about the strikes

Overnight, Russia launched 157 drones at Ukraine; air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 131 of them. Strikes were recorded at 12 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:10 AM • 6883 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones - how many were destroyed

On the night of October 2, Russia launched 108 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 88 of them; hits were recorded at 11 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 05:16 AM • 4604 views
Up to +22° during the day, but with nighttime frosts — weather forecast for October 2

It will be clear and dry in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching +22° during the day. Ground frosts are possible in the western, northern, and central regions.

Society • October 1, 01:36 PM • 4879 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 drones - how many were neutralized by air defense

On the night of October 1, Russia launched 107 drones at Ukraine, including 63 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 87 targets.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 05:19 AM • 9278 views
Weather on October 1: where rain and strong winds are expected in UkrainePhoto

On October 1, Ukraine will be mostly precipitation-free, with rain possible in the Azov Sea region and Crimea. Sunny in Kyiv, 15–17°C during the day.

Weather and environment • October 1, 03:51 AM • 4950 views
Poroshenko could have stopped Russia back in Crimea, but he was a greedy businessman — he traded with the Russian Federation and courted Putin — Stetskiv

Taras Stetskiv accused Poroshenko of trying to negotiate with the Kremlin through Medvedchuk. In his opinion, a firm rebuff would have stopped the aggression in Crimea.

Politics • September 30, 02:38 PM • 4315 views
The first ground frosts are expected in the Kyiv region as early as tomorrow; other regions should prepare

During the night of October 1, ground frosts of 0–3° are forecast in the Kyiv region. During the day, temperatures will rise to 14–19° above zero.

Weather and environment • September 30, 01:31 PM • 23756 views
Defense Forces struck a drone depot, a command and observation post, and Russian logistics facilities

The Defense Forces struck Russian military targets in Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, and Crimea. The targets included a drone depot and a command post.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 09:01 AM • 5014 views
The Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with Zircon missiles and ballistic missiles — five missiles and 155 of 188 drones were neutralized

Air defense shot down or suppressed 5 missiles and 155 drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region; hits were recorded in 18 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 05:16 AM • 23369 views
Weather on September 30: temperatures of up to 20°C in Ukraine, sunny in KyivPhoto

On September 30, variable cloudiness without significant precipitation will prevail in Ukraine. It will be sunny in Kyiv, with daytime temperatures reaching 17°C.

Weather and environment • September 30, 03:59 AM • 4483 views
Zircon and ballistic missiles launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine - details from Air Force

During the night of September 29, Russia launched a Zircon-type missile, two ballistic missiles, and 152 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 109 targets, including the missiles.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:26 AM • 26011 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 drones - how many were destroyed by air defense

During the night of September 28, Russia launched 165 drones at Ukraine; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 of them. Hits were recorded at 14 locations.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 05:28 AM • 5465 views