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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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Eight leaders of the territorial headquarters of "Yunarmia" in the occupied territory of Donetsk region have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of militarizing Ukrainian children.

Society • February 6, 01:38 PM • 3826 views
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Restoration of open competitions for public positions is necessary to receive €50 billion from the EU - Shuliak

Ukraine will resume competitions for public positions to receive €50 billion from the EU. This is stipulated by the Ukraine Facility Plan, and draft law No. 13478-1 is intended to ensure transparent personnel selection.

Economy • February 5, 10:05 AM • 107974 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander ballistic missiles, 156 out of 183 drones neutralized

On the night of February 5, the enemy attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 183 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 156 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:12 AM • 4126 views
88 out of 105 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of February 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 88 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:20 AM • 4188 views
Switched to the side of the Russian Federation after the occupation of Crimea: 12 former servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine face up to 15 years in prison

Twelve former servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine face up to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They are accused of desertion and high treason after the occupation of Crimea.

Society • February 3, 02:14 PM • 4101 views
412 out of 450 drones and 38 out of 71 missiles, including all 'Zircon' type missiles, neutralized during Russia's attack on Ukraine

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War in Ukraine • February 3, 07:53 AM • 4088 views
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On the night of February 3, Russian troops launched a targeted attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including substations near Kyiv. The occupiers used "Zircon", "Iskander-M" and "Kh-32" missiles, as well as "Shahed" attack drones.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:29 AM • 37132 views
5.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Sea of AzovPhoto

The Main Center for Special Control recorded a 5. 1 magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Azov near the Crimean Peninsula. The event occurred on February 2, 2026, at a depth of 10 km.

Society • February 2, 03:33 PM • 3518 views
Russia struck Ukraine with a ballistic Iskander, 157 out of 171 drones neutralized

Russia launched a ballistic missile and 171 drones at Ukraine overnight. Of these, 157 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 07:10 AM • 4556 views
Peak of cold in Ukraine: meteorologist named dates for weakening of frostsPhoto

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Weather and environment • February 1, 11:56 AM • 81360 views
The GUR special unit successfully destroyed an occupiers' ammunition depot in Kharkiv region without lossesVideo

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War in Ukraine • February 1, 11:36 AM • 12078 views
Partisans of "ATESH" disabled a communication tower with electronic warfare antennas in Kherson regionVideo

An agent of the partisan movement "ATESH" damaged a transformer cabinet of a communication tower near the village of Strilkove in the Kherson region. This created an aerial "window" for UAV strikes on the occupiers in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 06:11 AM • 4941 views
Mostly Crimeans: the names of all who went down with the cruiser "Moskva" have been established

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Society • February 1, 12:54 AM • 14800 views
A large oil slick and dead birds have been reported off the southern coast of CrimeaPhoto

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Weather and environment • January 31, 12:25 PM • 4403 views
One of the commanders of a Russian submarine that attacked Ukraine with "Kalibr" missiles was заочно (in absentia) notified of suspicion

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War in Ukraine • January 30, 02:09 PM • 3656 views
Frosts up to -28° to hit: what to expect from the weather in Ukraine this weekendPhoto

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Weather and environment • January 30, 12:46 PM • 5359 views
"Bingo card: get out of Ukraine": the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to Russia's question at the UN regarding the "self-determination" of Donbas

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Politics • January 30, 10:07 AM • 7472 views
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Weather and environment • January 29, 03:54 PM • 14684 views
84 out of 105 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of January 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 84 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:34 AM • 3982 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic Iskander, 103 out of 146 enemy drones neutralized

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War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:06 AM • 4199 views
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War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:31 PM • 19052 views
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Society • January 27, 02:04 PM • 34473 views
Ukrainian military hit Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile system in occupied Crimea

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War in Ukraine • January 27, 01:53 PM • 3155 views
135 out of 165 drones neutralized over Ukraine during Russian attack

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 165 strike UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 135 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 06:38 AM • 3856 views
Russian command prepares to dismiss the head of the Black Sea Fleet due to poor ship protection - ATESH

The Russian leadership is considering replacing the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Sergey Pinchuk, due to his inability to protect ships from attacks by Ukrainian naval drones. The most likely candidate to replace Pinchuk is considered to be his first deputy, Vice Admiral Akhmerov.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 12:11 PM • 4436 views
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Politics • January 26, 08:52 AM • 45209 views
Ukraine to be covered by snow with rain and black ice, Level I danger declared: weather for January 25Photo

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Society • January 24, 01:15 PM • 7168 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two "Zircons", 15 out of 21 missiles and 357 out of 375 drones were neutralized

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War in Ukraine • January 24, 07:25 AM • 49390 views
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Politics • January 23, 12:00 PM • 7150 views
We must not put up with Europe being just a salad of small and medium-sized states seasoned with enemies - Zelenskyy

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Politics • January 22, 03:35 PM • 3137 views