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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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Defense Forces hit Iskander launcher in Crimea, two radar stations and enemy command post - General Staff

The Defense Forces hit an Iskander launcher, Nebo-U and S-300 stations, as well as a number of enemy command posts. The losses of the occupiers are currently being clarified.

Society • March 14, 12:30 PM • 5045 views
Crimean man tortured for six hours, extracting "confessions" - case of two FSB officers sent to court

Two former SBU officers will be tried for treason and torturing a Yalta resident with a bag. The accused face up to 15 years in prison for war crimes.

Politics • March 13, 01:17 PM • 2965 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile, 117 out of 126 drones neutralized

Air defense neutralized 117 enemy UAVs of various types. An Iskander-M missile and eight drones were recorded to have hit seven different locations.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 06:20 AM • 4177 views
Explosions heard in Crimea and Sevastopol, air defense active and internet down - monitors

A series of explosions occurred in Sevastopol and Bakhchysarai due to air defense operations against drones. The internet went down in parts of the city, and flashes were recorded near airfields.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:18 PM • 11494 views
Defense Forces hit Russian radar station in occupied Crimea, S-300, and enemy warehouses - General Staff

The General Staff confirmed the destruction of the S-300V air defense system, a radar station in Crimea, and warehouses in Luhansk region. A fuel train and over 6,000 rounds of ammunition were destroyed in Shyroka Balka.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 11:16 AM • 3653 views
77 out of 94 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine

Air defense forces neutralized 77 drones of various types in the north, south, and east. 16 attack UAVs were hit, and the enemy's air attack continues.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:09 AM • 4024 views
Court keeps MP Shufrych in custody with bail over 33 million

Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi District Court extended Nestor Shufrych's detention for 60 days. The MP is suspected of treason and financing the Russian Guard.

Politics • March 11, 03:19 PM • 3907 views
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NACP will check the lifestyle of Deputy Head of Customs Suvorov, if a corresponding request is made

The mother of Vladyslav Suvorov, Deputy Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine, owns real estate worth UAH 5 million, and his wife purchased two Toyota RAV4 cars. The official's lifestyle will be investigated after a request is submitted to the NACP.

Society • March 11, 12:47 PM • 54144 views
Iranian general suspected of helping Russia launch 'Shahed' production - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

General Abdollah Mehrabi helped Russia establish the production of Shahed-136 and trained the occupiers. In two years, the enemy received over 13,000 UAVs worth $324 million.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 02:19 PM • 4122 views
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions against Russian judges for sentencing prisoners of war and against companies

The list includes 41 judges for sentencing prisoners of war and 11 Russian companies. Among the sanctioned entities are drone developers and builders of the Crimean Bridge.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 11:56 AM • 3630 views
122 out of 137 drones neutralized during Russian attack overnight

Ukrainian Air Force forces shot down and suppressed 122 enemy UAVs of various types. 12 hits were recorded in ten locations, as well as debris falling on ten objects.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 06:15 AM • 4897 views
Defense Forces hit S-300 in Crimea and Buk-M3 in Luhansk region, and also struck enemy command and observation posts

Ukrainian military hit Russian air defense systems in Crimea and Luhansk region, as well as command posts in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Enemy personnel were also targeted.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 02:23 PM • 2695 views
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NACP must check the property of the family of the candidate for the head of the State Migration Service Suvorov - MPs

MPs demand an audit of Vladyslav Suvorov's assets before his appointment. The official's family owns elite real estate and cars worth millions of hryvnias.

Economy • March 9, 11:13 AM • 88032 views
Navy confirmed the destruction of three Russian "Pantsir" systems with a landing craft and an "Orion" drone base in Crimea - video shownVideo

The Ukrainian Navy struck three Pantsir-S1 complexes, a BK-16 landing craft, and drone control stations. An Orion UAV base was destroyed at the Kirovskoye airfield.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 08:57 AM • 3570 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, 161 out of 197 drones neutralized

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 161 enemy drones out of 197 launched. Two ballistic missiles and 36 drones were recorded hitting eight locations.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 06:19 AM • 4259 views
Russia is massively importing migrants from Central Asia to the temporarily occupied territories and recruiting them into the army - CNS

The occupiers are taking documents from migrants from Central Asia and forcing them to fight. Tens of thousands of foreigners are used as cheap labor and reserves.

Society • March 8, 10:19 PM • 20317 views
Defense Forces hit Pantsir-S1, a landing craft, and enemy command postsPhoto

The Defense Forces hit a Pantsir-S1 complex, a BK-16 boat, and UAV control points in Crimea and the Russian Federation. Strikes were also carried out against the occupiers' command posts.

Society • March 8, 11:12 AM • 64079 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 117 UAVs and 2 ballistic missiles - 98 drones shot downPhoto

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 98 enemy drones in various regions. Two Iskander-M missiles and 19 drones were recorded hitting 11 locations.

Society • March 8, 07:40 AM • 9156 views
Defense Forces destroyed a Ka-27 helicopter, hit an Iskander OTRK concentration area in Crimea, and enemy air defense systems

Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit a Ka-27 helicopter, an Iskander OTRK concentration area, and air defense systems. An ammunition depot was also destroyed, and strikes were carried out on enemy personnel concentrations.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:29 PM • 8975 views
Defense Forces hit occupiers' ammunition and fuel depots in temporarily occupied territories and in Russia

On March 4 and 5, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck occupiers' ammunition and fuel depots in the temporarily occupied territories and in Russia. A command and observation post and a UAV control point were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:44 PM • 6920 views
SBU drones hit Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant and two Pantsir-S2 near Dzhankoy airfield in Crimea - sourcePhoto

SBU drones hit the Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant and two Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile-gun systems near the Dzhankoy airfield. Also destroyed were a Mohajer-6 UAV, a ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun, two fuel tankers, and a ground control station for a Forpost UAV.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 10:41 AM • 4117 views
Minus 4 ships, a helicopter and a radar station - HUR reported on targets destroyed in Crimea in FebruaryVideo

In February 2026, soldiers of the special unit "Ghosts" destroyed a helicopter, a UAV, 4 ships and a radar station in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 08:59 AM • 4079 views
111 out of 141 Russian drones neutralized overnight over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack UAVs on the night of March 6. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 111 enemy UAVs in the north, south, and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:43 AM • 5087 views
Defense Forces hit a repeater of the Russian drone control point in Crimea - General Staff

On the night of March 4, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an ammunition depot in Donetsk region and a repeater of a UAV control point in Crimea. Enemy personnel concentrations in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 11:55 AM • 4078 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 155 drones, 136 neutralized

On the night of March 5, Russia launched 155 attack UAVs of various types. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 136 drones, with 18 UAVs recorded as hitting targets.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 06:19 AM • 4774 views
Explosions heard in Crimea - loud in Saky district, Kerch, and Simferopol

The "Atesh" movement reported explosions in Crimea. According to the monitoring channel "Krymsky Veter", explosions were heard in the Saki district, Kerch, and Simferopol.

News of the World • March 4, 10:21 AM • 6389 views
129 out of 149 drones neutralized overnight during Russian attack on Ukraine

Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 149 drones of various types, including Shahed. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 129 enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 06:32 AM • 4388 views
127 out of 136 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Russia launched 136 drones at Ukraine overnight, 127 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, but most targets have been eliminated.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 07:24 AM • 5514 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a space communication center and a number of Russian radar stations in Crimea and the East

On March 2, Ukrainian defenders hit a deep space communication center and the Podlyot-K1 radar station in Crimea. Kasta 2E2 and YASTREB A-V stations in Luhansk region were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 12:27 PM • 4950 views
84 out of 94 enemy drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of March 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones of various types. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down or suppressed 84 enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:03 AM • 5627 views