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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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Egypt accepted the vessel Asomatos with stolen Ukrainian wheat - Sybiha

The vessel Asomatos was allowed to unload 26. 9 thousand tons of stolen wheat at the port of Abu Qir. This is the fourth instance of Russia selling stolen grain in Egypt.

Economy • May 5, 01:38 PM • 52596 views
One of 11 ballistic missiles and 149 out of 164 drones neutralized during the Russian attack

Air defense forces neutralized one ballistic missile and 149 drones during a massive shelling. Hits from eight missiles and 14 drones were recorded at 14 locations.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 06:11 AM • 4430 views
135 out of 155 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine neutralized overnight

Russia attacked Ukraine with 155 drones of various types. Air defense neutralized 135 drones, but hits were recorded at ten locations.

War in Ukraine • May 4, 06:43 AM • 3695 views
The enemy launched a ballistic missile and over 260 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces destroyed 249 UAVs; hits were reported

On the night of May 3, air defense shot down 249 out of more than 260 enemy drones. Hits from a ballistic missile and 19 drones were recorded in 15 different locations.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 05:20 AM • 3784 views
220 out of 227 enemy drones neutralized during Russia's daytime attack

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 220 out of 227 enemy drones of various types. Seven hits were recorded in six locations; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 05:03 PM • 5373 views
AFU destroyed Russian "Iskanders" and radar stations in Crimea, as well as UAV points in Donbas - General Staff

The Ukrainian military struck "Iskander" systems and radar stations in Crimea. UAV control points in the Donetsk region and enemy ammunition depots were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:48 PM • 3757 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 163 drones - Air Defense shot down 142 UAVs, hits reported at 12 locationsPhoto

Air Defense forces shot down and suppressed 142 out of 163 drones of various types launched by the enemy. 17 hits were recorded at 12 locations, along with falling debris.

Society • May 2, 05:17 AM • 5685 views
Eight Russian militants sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaults in eastern Ukraine

Eight militants were sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaulting AFU positions in eastern Ukraine. Among the convicts are residents of Crimea, Donbas, and one prisoner from the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:06 AM • 13054 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 409 drones since morning – 388 neutralized

The Defense Forces neutralized 388 out of 409 launched drones of various types. 16 hits and falling debris were recorded; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 01:06 PM • 2892 views
190 out of 210 drones neutralized during Russia's overnight attack

On the night of May 1, the enemy launched 210 UAVs of various types across Ukraine. Air defense shot down 190 drones, with 20 hits and falling debris recorded in the regions.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 05:13 AM • 3506 views
Ukraine approves development of military cemetery network and burial protocols for defenders

The Rada has passed a law on the network of military cemeteries and unified standards for the burial of soldiers. The document guarantees free services and establishes rules for reburial.

Society • April 30, 11:26 AM • 4062 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile; 172 out of 206 drones neutralized

On the night of April 30, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 206 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 172 drones; hits were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 05:21 AM • 3591 views
The strike on "Iskanders" in Crimea demonstrated a new strength of the AFU, as drones are now penetrating concrete shelters

SSO attacked an Iskander base in Crimea with drones that pierced 60-centimeter concrete. The new weapon allows for striking the enemy's deeply protected facilities.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 01:50 AM • 4556 views
Sweden seizes vessel Caffa at the request of another state

Swedish police have seized the vessel Caffa at the request of another state. It is suspected of illegally transporting grain from occupied Crimea.

News of the World • April 29, 08:43 PM • 3152 views
General Staff confirmed strikes on Russian air defense elements, an ammunition depot, and UAV control points

General Staff confirmed strikes on air defense systems, an oil depot in Crimea, and UAV control points in the Russian Federation. Ammunition depots and enemy workshops were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 02:45 PM • 3398 views
154 Russian drones out of 171 launched at Ukraine neutralized overnight

On the night of April 29, Russia launched 171 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 154 drones, with hits recorded at ten locations.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 05:16 AM • 3225 views
Russian forces in Kherson region face fuel shortage following strikes on Crimea - ATESH

Strikes on the oil depot in Feodosia have caused a fuel shortage for the occupiers near Hola Prystan. Equipment remains stationary due to a strict austerity order.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 04:50 AM • 3532 views
Night strikes on Crimea damaged a substation and likely positions of the Russian military

Night strikes in Dzhankoi damaged a substation. On the Arabat Spit and near Pervomaiske, likely positions of the Russian military and air defense systems were hit.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 04:35 AM • 26351 views
In Crimea, Russian airfields came under a massive drone attack, with explosions heard in several districts

Explosions rang out at the Saky, Kirovske, and Hvardiiske airfields in Crimea due to a drone attack. Eyewitnesses report detonations and the operation of enemy air defense.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 09:12 PM • 12185 views
The Prosecutor General's Office stated they will use all available means to hold archaeologist Butyagin accountable

Poland handed over archaeologist Butyagin to the Russian Federation as part of an exchange with Belarus, despite Ukraine's extradition request. He is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea.

Politics • April 28, 01:16 PM • 52121 views
General Staff confirms repeat strike on Tuapse oil refinery

Defense Forces hit the Tuapse oil refinery and the Ai-Petri radar station in Crimea. Command posts and warehouses of the occupiers in three regions were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:55 AM • 4325 views
95 out of 123 drones neutralized during Russia's overnight attack

Air defense shot down or suppressed 95 out of 123 enemy drones during the overnight attack. Hits were recorded at 16 locations, and debris fell in 4 places.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 05:26 AM • 3329 views
74 out of 94 enemy drones neutralized during Russian attack

Air defense neutralized 74 out of 94 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine. Hits by 20 enemy drones were recorded at 15 different locations.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 06:16 AM • 4619 views
Three warships, a fighter jet, air defense facilities: SBU hits a series of important military targets in CrimeaPhoto

SBU fighters attacked a base in Sevastopol and the Belbek airfield with drones. Three ships, a MiG-31 aircraft, air defense systems, and enemy infrastructure facilities were hit.

Society • April 26, 12:59 PM • 9158 views
Ukrainian drones attacked occupied Crimea, under strike "Belbek", "Kacha" and Saky district - partisans

On the night of April 26 in occupied Crimea, a drone attack was recorded from 21:00 to 5:30. ATESH reported explosions near airfields, in Sevastopol, Saky and Balaklava with active air defense.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:29 AM • 13156 views
General Staff confirmed the Neptune missile strike on part of the Atlant Aero production facility and damage to a Russian ship

Neptune missiles destroyed two workshops of the UAV plant in Taganrog. In Sevastopol, the combat bridge of a border guard patrol ship of the FSB was hit.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 09:34 AM • 7743 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, 96 out of 107 drones neutralized

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 96 drones of various types. Two Iskander-M missiles and ten drones were reported to have hit nine locations.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:12 AM • 4602 views
General Staff confirms destruction of missile and artillery depot and fuel train of occupiers

The Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked enemy targets in Sartana, Voznesenivka, and Yevpatoria. An arms depot, a fuel and lubricants train, and a P-18 radar station were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:20 AM • 3066 views
Explosions reported in Sevastopol and fire at an oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea

In occupied Crimea, five hits on an oil depot and explosions near airfields have been recorded. Eyewitnesses report air defense activity in Sevastopol and Kacha.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 10:26 PM • 3437 views
General Staff confirms hit on Russian Black Sea Fleet command post in Sevastopol

Defense Forces attacked the Streletsky ship control point and UAV facilities in the Russian Federation. Enemy command posts in Donetsk region and Belgorod region were also hit.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:59 AM • 4522 views