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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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General Staff confirms hit on Russian Black Sea Fleet missile unit armed with Bastion in Crimea

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Bastion missile division in Crimea. Ammunition and logistics depots, as well as an enemy UAV control point, were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:16 AM • 30189 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic Iskander, 105 out of 126 drones neutralized

Russia launched a ballistic missile and 126 drones at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 105 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 06:29 AM • 4181 views
The Kremlin uses former prisoners of war for fake "confessions" about alleged torture in Ukraine

Such videos appear regularly after each prisoner exchange and show signs of pre-arranged staging.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 12:39 PM • 5961 views
The command of the occupation forces in Crimea forges the signatures of conscripts to send them to the front - ATESH

Russian commanders in Crimea are massively forging conscripts' documents, transferring them to contract service without their consent. This practice has become systemic due to the shortage of manpower in marine infantry units.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 05:55 AM • 5229 views
Boris Johnson calls on West to send "peaceful ground forces" to Ukraine

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposes that the West deploy troops in Ukraine. He believes this would help deter Russian occupiers and demonstrate support.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:57 PM • 6787 views
Strike on Tornado-S MLRS and oil depot in Crimea - USF showed footage of the hitVideo

Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit a 9K515 Tornado-S MLRS and an oil depot in occupied Crimea. Damage to the enterprise will lead to disruptions in fuel and lubricants supply.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:38 PM • 6863 views
Weather in Ukraine on February 22 - forecasters announced Sunday's forecastPhoto

On February 22, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Snow and rain are forecast in some regions, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory.

Weather and environment • February 21, 02:04 PM • 5081 views
Russia struck Ukraine with a ballistic missile, 106 out of 120 drones neutralized

On the night of February 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 120 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 106 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:39 AM • 6889 views
ATESH partisans recorded a decrease in activity at the Saki airfield after the strikes of the Ukrainian Armed ForcesPhoto

ATESH partisans recorded a reduction in Russian aviation flights at the airfield in Novofedorivka after the attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The occupiers are relocating equipment and hiding it in hangars, and the airfield is operating in a limited mode.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:05 AM • 4886 views
Explosions heard in Russia's Krasnodar, airport suspends operationsPhoto

Explosions heard in Russia's Krasnodar, air defense systems are active. The airport is temporarily not accepting or departing flights.

News of the World • February 20, 07:30 PM • 5842 views
General Staff confirmed the destruction of enemy command posts and warehouses in the occupied territories

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of enemy command posts, warehouses, and concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions, and Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:19 AM • 3098 views
Trump extended sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine

U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending sanctions against Russia for one year, which were imposed in 2014 due to the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's actions continue to pose a threat to U.S. national security.

Politics • February 19, 07:37 PM • 8691 views
SBU searches at the then Commander-in-Chief's office and the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive - Zaluzhnyi gave an interview to AP

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive due to a lack of resources and the SBU searches in 2022, which he regarded as an act of intimidation. He warned the President's Office about his readiness to call in military personnel to protect the command center.

Society • February 18, 01:07 PM • 4783 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile, 100 out of 126 drones neutralized

On the night of February 18, Russia launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 126 attack UAVs at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 100 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:35 AM • 7387 views
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Forced passportization, not a conscious choice - Chiygoz explained how the occupiers force people to obtain Russian passports in Crimea

In the occupied territory of Crimea, Russia imposes its citizenship, depriving people of the opportunity to move, work, and receive medical care without Russian documents. This is a forced necessity for survival, not a voluntary choice, notes Akhtem Chiygoz.

Society • February 17, 02:26 PM • 43090 views
Defense Forces hit Russian Ka-27 helicopter in Crimea - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian Ka-27 helicopter in occupied Crimea. Three enemy UAV control points in Zaporizhzhia and Kursk regions were also hit.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:03 AM • 17101 views
SSO confirmed the destruction of the Iskander storage site in Crimea and the Rubikon piloting point and showed footageVideo

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Iskander storage site in occupied Crimea and the Rubikon piloting point in Zaporizhzhia. In total, more than 10 enemy military facilities were hit between February 9 and 14.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:59 AM • 4533 views
AFU liberated 201 km² of territory after Russians lost Starlink - ISW

Last week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 201 square kilometers of territory, taking advantage of the Russians' loss of Starlink. This is the largest recaptured territory since June 2023.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 08:48 AM • 4325 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, 25 out of 29 missiles and 367 out of 396 drones neutralized

Russia launched 29 missiles, including 4 ballistic missiles, and 396 drones at Ukraine. 25 missiles and 367 drones were shot down, while 4 ballistic missiles and 18 drones hit their targets.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:42 AM • 4048 views
A large-scale missile attack on Ukraine caused an alarm throughout the country and the activation of air defense forces

On February 17, Russian troops launched a massive cruise missile attack on Ukraine. Air defense is actively working, but the threat remains high, especially for the western regions.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 04:30 AM • 45280 views
Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 10 Russian athletes who support aggression against Ukraine

President Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 10 Russian athletes. They support Russian aggression, abduct Ukrainian children, and illegally visit occupied territories.

Sports • February 16, 05:19 PM • 52923 views
GRU special unit destroyed Pantsir, radar, and Russian combat boat in occupied CrimeaVideo

As noted by intelligence, Ukrainian fighters continue to systematically destroy elements of the Russian Armed Forces' defense on the peninsula. This time, a surface-to-air missile system, a radar station, and a Russian combat boat were hit.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:28 PM • 3032 views
Russians massively default on mortgages, owing 276 billion rubles - intelligence

Overdue mortgage debts of Russian citizens reached 276 billion rubles by the end of 2025, increasing by 76. 6% over the year. The total volume of non-performing loans of individuals in the Russian banking system amounts to 2.3 trillion rubles.

Economy • February 16, 03:13 PM • 3535 views
Klitschko stated that Kyiv is on the verge of disaster due to Russian strikes

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that continuous Russian air strikes on the capital's critical infrastructure over two months have brought the city to the brink of disaster. 3.5 million residents are enduring the harshest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 12:18 PM • 14422 views
Defense Forces hit oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and Pantsir-S1 in Crimea - General Staff

The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. Strikes were also carried out on a repair unit and a concentration of enemy manpower.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:11 AM • 5389 views
Frost and snow return: what weather to expect in Ukraine in the next three days

Precipitation is expected in Ukraine in the next two days, and from February 17 - a drop in temperature. Night and day temperatures will reach 1-9° below zero.

Weather and environment • February 15, 08:20 AM • 76834 views
Ukraine repelled a night attack of 83 drones, 55 of them destroyed

On the night of February 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 drones of various types. Air defense forces destroyed 55 enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:41 AM • 5067 views
98 combat engagements recorded on the front – occupiers shelled Sumy region from Russian territory

Since the beginning of February 14, 98 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy shelled the Sumy region from Russian territory, launched attacks in the Northern Slobozhansky, Southern Slobozhansky, and other directions.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:26 PM • 4401 views
General Staff confirms damage to Russian BK-16 boat and radar in Crimea

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the BK-16 transport and landing boat, the RSP-10 radar, a communication hub, and an enemy ammunition depot. The strikes took place on February 12 and 13 in occupied Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 09:35 AM • 17374 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic Iskander missile, 91 out of 112 drones neutralized overnight

On the night of February 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 112 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 91 enemy drones overnight.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:46 AM • 7188 views