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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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Occupying authorities in Crimea cut ambulance calls due to fuel shortage - CNS

In temporarily occupied Crimea, hospitals have received an order to save fuel, which has led to a reduction in ambulance calls. Now, ambulances only respond to a limited list of emergency cases, and people are advised to get to hospitals on their own.

Society • October 14, 04:15 AM • 4667 views
20-year-old Ukrainian rescued from occupation after nine years of living under Russian pressure - OP

A 20-year-old Ukrainian, who was a child during the occupation of Crimea, has been rescued from Russian occupation. He avoided mobilization into the Russian army and returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

Society • October 13, 04:05 PM • 4046 views
Strike on oil depot in Feodosia: 11 fuel tanks damaged, 800 people evacuatedVideo

In occupied Feodosia, 11 fuel tanks were damaged as a result of the attack, 8 of which contained diesel fuel and two contained gasoline. About 830 people were evacuated from the dangerous zone, and traffic on the Vladislavovka - Feodosia road was blocked.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 12:11 PM • 4683 views
Nighttime "cotton" in Crimea: SBU and SSO drones hit an oil terminal and a number of power substationsVideo

On the night of October 13, SBU and SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine drones attacked facilities in occupied Crimea. Five tanks of the oil terminal in Feodosia and the Kafa and Simferopol power substations were hit.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 07:59 AM • 18587 views
Oil depot on fire again in temporarily occupied Feodosia - media

In the temporarily occupied Feodosia, an oil depot was attacked on the night of October 13, causing a fire. The so-called "head" of Crimea, Aksyonov, confirmed the attack, stating that more than 20 drones were shot down.

Events • October 13, 01:20 AM • 3472 views
Ukraine repelled a massive attack of 118 Shaheds and decoy drones: almost all were shot down

Ukrainian air defense shot down and suppressed over 100 enemy Shahed-type UAVs and decoy drones that attacked Ukraine from several directions. In total, 118 attack UAVs were launched, about 50 of which were Shaheds.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 06:37 AM • 5341 views
Air defense forces shot down 54 out of 78 enemy drones overnight

On the night of October 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 78 attack UAVs, more than 40 of which were Shaheds. Air defense forces shot down 54 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

Society • October 11, 06:59 AM • 4678 views
Poroshenko appeared in court for treason, and his crony is selling a villa for $4 million - time to answer, - political scientist

A trial against Petro Poroshenko for treason over coal trade with the occupied territories of Donbas has begun in Ukraine. At the same time, his former associate Oleh Hladkovsky is selling a luxury villa for $4 million.

Politics • October 10, 12:02 PM • 35562 views
405 out of 465 Russian drones and 15 out of 32 missiles, including a "Kinzhal", neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of October 10, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 32 missiles and 465 drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 405 drones and 15 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", while 4 missiles failed to reach their targets.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 07:24 AM • 20770 views
Partisans discovered a Shahed launch site near Sevastopol - ATESH movementPhotoVideo

Ukrainian partisans conducted reconnaissance of a Russian Shahed UAV launch site near Sevastopol, recording coordinates and operating mode. The obtained information has been handed over to the Ukrainian Defense Forces for further action.

Society • October 10, 06:14 AM • 3641 views
Cloudy and rainy: weather forecast for October 10Photo

On October 10, rains are forecast in Ukraine, and the air temperature will drop to +9 degrees. The cyclone will bring moderate precipitation to most regions, with significant rains expected in the north in some places.

Weather and environment • October 10, 04:02 AM • 3219 views
UNESCO to continue monitoring situation in occupied Crimea - MFA

The UNESCO Executive Board has decided to continue monitoring the situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The UNESCO Director-General's report confirms a significant deterioration of the situation on the peninsula, including the destruction of cultural heritage and human rights violations.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:54 PM • 3557 views
Forced deportation of 12,000 people from Crimea established - prosecutor's officeVideo

Vitaliy Sekretar, First Deputy Head of the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, announced the forced deportation of 12,000 people from the temporarily occupied Crimea. This information was voiced during the presentation of the media project "War Crimes in Crimea," which aims to document such crimes.

Society • October 8, 12:00 PM • 8025 views
Cyclone to cover almost all of Ukraine: October 9 to bring rain, clouds, and cool weather

On October 9, an active cyclone from Crimea will cover most of Ukraine, bringing wet and cloudy weather with rain. Daytime temperatures will range from +10 to +19 °C, with some areas in the west and Carpathians experiencing temperatures below +10 degrees.

Weather and environment • October 8, 10:28 AM • 2412 views
Russians stole over 170 cultural artifacts in occupied territories - HUR

Occupiers are exporting cultural artifacts to annexed Crimea and attempting to erase Ukrainian national identity.

Society • October 8, 06:34 AM • 4142 views
154 out of 183 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Overnight, Russia launched 183 attack UAVs at Ukraine, of which 154 were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, with 22 drones hitting 11 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 06:24 AM • 18391 views
In Crimea, the occupiers check schoolchildren's phones for VPN and Ukrainian language

In educational institutions of occupied Crimea, representatives of the Russian authorities and military personnel are checking schoolchildren's phones. They are looking for "undesirable" applications and the Ukrainian language in the settings.

Society • October 8, 02:06 AM • 35926 views
Ukraine has started using Flamingo cruise missiles, which cost about $500,000 - Media

Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, increasing the number of strikes on oil refineries and other facilities. This has led to a significant reduction in Russian oil refining capacity and a fuel shortage in Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 06:03 PM • 25683 views
FBI Investigation: Poroshenko, Medvedchuk, and Putin could have worked together in a corrupt gas scheme – expertPhoto

New FBI documents, released in the US, expose a large-scale corruption scheme involving Petro Poroshenko and Viktor Medvedchuk. Mykola Zlochevsky, who negotiated with Poroshenko to stop international investigations into Burisma, is also implicated.

Politics • October 7, 12:42 PM • 12069 views
British Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint arrived in the Black Sea for patrolling - monitoringPhoto

The British Navy's Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic reconnaissance aircraft began patrolling over the Black Sea. Its arrival was recorded by flight monitoring resources.

News of the World • October 7, 12:30 PM • 3366 views
Russia re-declared Arestovych internationally wanted: what was the reason

Former adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine, Oleksiy Arestovych, has been declared internationally wanted for the second time in Russia on charges of terrorism and spreading fakes about the Russian army. He was also added to the list of terrorists and extremists, and two criminal cases have been opened against him in Ukraine.

Politics • October 7, 10:47 AM • 4076 views
Crimea's largest oil terminal burns for a second day, smoke visible 12 kilometers awayPhoto

In Feodosia, Crimea's largest oil terminal, previously attacked by Ukrainian UAVs, has been burning for a second day. The occupation authorities are not commenting on the situation, and smoke from the fire stretches for 12 kilometers.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 09:59 AM • 11088 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 152 drones: 88 drones neutralized

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 152 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 88 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones in the north and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 06:06 AM • 20119 views
Fuel crisis in Mariupol: gasoline disappeared from gas stations, prices are rising and transport is stopping - city council

In temporarily occupied Mariupol, there is an acute fuel shortage, which has led to long queues at gas stations and empty pumps. Gasoline prices have risen sharply, and public transport is refueled with interruptions and delays.

Society • October 6, 11:36 AM • 3104 views
General Staff confirmed the destruction of an explosives plant in Russia, an oil terminal and an ammunition depot in Crimea

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an explosives and ammunition production plant in Russia, as well as an oil transshipment complex. An ammunition depot of the occupiers in temporarily occupied Crimea was also hit.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 10:30 AM • 78844 views
Drones attacked an explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk, Russian authorities report 20 downed UAVsVideo

On the night of October 6, drones attacked the Sverdlov explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. The regional governor reported downed drones and one injured person.

News of the World • October 6, 08:06 AM • 9814 views
83 out of 116 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the neutralization of 83 out of 116 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones launched by Russia overnight on October 6. The attack is ongoing, with 30 strike UAVs hitting 7 locations.

Society • October 6, 06:11 AM • 5378 views
Drones attacked an oil depot in Feodosia and the Saki airfield in CrimeaVideo

On the night of October 6, drones attacked occupied Crimea. Hits were recorded at an oil depot in Feodosia, as well as explosions at the Saki airfield.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 01:24 AM • 5250 views
Russia records a record number of convictions for treason and espionage

In Russia, courts handed down 224 verdicts in cases of treason, espionage, and confidential cooperation in the first six months of 2025, an absolute record. Before 2022, an average of one such verdict was issued per month.

Politics • October 5, 05:08 PM • 7199 views
Ukraine shot down/suppressed 478 Russian air targets, 8 missiles hit - Air ForcePhoto

The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down/suppressed 478 out of 549 Russian air targets. Direct hits by 8 missiles and 57 attack UAVs were recorded at 20 locations, as well as falling debris at 6 locations.

Society • October 5, 11:38 AM • 4716 views