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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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Ukraine to be covered by snow with rain and black ice, Level I danger declared: weather for January 25Photo

On January 25, Ukraine is expected to experience snow, in some places with rain, and black ice on the roads. Level I danger (yellow) has been declared throughout the country.

Society • January 24, 01:15 PM • 7394 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two "Zircons", 15 out of 21 missiles and 357 out of 375 drones were neutralized

On the night of January 24, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 21 missiles and 375 drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 15 missiles and 357 drones; information on 4 missiles is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 07:25 AM • 49536 views
Worse attitude only towards Putin: expert explained record low level of trust in Poroshenko, Arestovych and Boyko

The expert explained the record low level of trust in Poroshenko, Arestovych and Boyko.

Politics • January 23, 12:00 PM • 7255 views
We must not put up with Europe being just a salad of small and medium-sized states seasoned with enemies - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Europe should not be "a salad of small and medium-sized states seasoned with enemies. " He emphasized that Europe must become a global force that defines the future, rather than reacting late.

Politics • January 22, 03:35 PM • 3172 views
If Ukraine were in NATO, Russian ships would be sinking off the coast of Greenland - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could help Greenland with the Russian threat by sinking Russian ships if it were a NATO member. He emphasized that Ukraine has the experience and weapons to do so.

Politics • January 22, 02:58 PM • 4998 views
ECtHR found Russia guilty of violating the right to peaceful assembly in occupied Crimea

The ECtHR found Russia responsible for human rights violations in Crimea in the case of Bekirov and Others v. Russia. 43 residents, mostly Crimean Tatars, were subjected to illegal persecution and arrests for peaceful pro-Ukrainian actions.

Politics • January 22, 12:47 PM • 3555 views
General Staff confirms damage to Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and enemy air defense

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and radar stations in Crimea. A UAV warehouse, a command and observation post, and an ammunition depot were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • January 22, 11:14 AM • 18204 views
Ukraine to experience warming after several frosty days: forecast for January 23Photo

Frosts will persist in Ukraine for a couple more days, after which a warming trend will begin. On January 23, snow and wet snow are expected in the west, south, north, and center.

Weather and environment • January 22, 10:12 AM • 2486 views
80 out of 94 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones overnight, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.

War in Ukraine • January 22, 07:10 AM • 3240 views
Russian command transfers elite units from the front to defend Crimea - ATESH

The partisan movement ATESH reports on the transfer of the "Irish" and "Vile Eight" units to Crimea. These forces will be used to protect military facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 22, 05:49 AM • 24569 views
Witkoff announced a meeting with Ukrainian officials before visiting Moscow to discuss the peace plan, a draft of which was received by Putin - Bloomberg

Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian officials on Wednesday before traveling to Moscow with Jared Kushner for talks with Putin on a peace plan. Documents on a peaceful settlement have been unofficially handed over to Moscow for review.

Politics • January 21, 03:00 PM • 4427 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic "Iskander", 84 out of 97 enemy drones neutralized

On the night of January 21, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, using a ballistic missile and 97 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 84 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • January 21, 06:36 AM • 4768 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 'Zircon', 27 out of 34 missiles and 315 out of 339 drones neutralized

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 34 missiles, including 'Zircon', and 339 drones. 27 missiles and 315 drones were shot down or suppressed, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 08:19 AM • 23700 views
126 out of 145 drones neutralized during Russian attack over Ukraine

On the night of January 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 attack UAVs, including Shahed and Gerbera. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 126 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 06:39 AM • 7068 views
Frosts do not recede: what will be the weather in Ukraine on Monday

On January 19, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, without precipitation, except for Crimea, where light snow will fall. The daytime temperature will be 8-13° below zero, in the south and southeast 5-10° below zero.

Weather and environment • January 19, 04:59 AM • 4345 views
Bessent: Annexation of Greenland is best for Greenland, Europe, and the United States

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Europeans would understand the benefits of the United States annexing Greenland. He emphasized that this would be the best solution for Greenland, Europe, and the US.

Politics • January 19, 04:03 AM • 25505 views
The week will start with frosts: a meteorologist gave a forecast for January 19

Severe frosts are expected in Ukraine, reaching 22 degrees at night and 14 degrees during the day. The frosty weather will be without precipitation, but with black ice on the roads.

Society • January 18, 12:30 PM • 7211 views
Frosts and cold snap in Ukraine: what weather to expect next

Ukraine is experiencing frosty weather due to Arctic air and an anticyclone. Forecaster Natalia Ptukha reported that in the coming nights, temperatures in the north of the country are expected to drop to -20 degrees Celsius, and in Khmelnytskyi and Vinnytsia regions, in some places, to -25.

Weather and environment • January 18, 11:31 AM • 46172 views
Night drone attack: Air defense neutralized 167 enemy dronesPhoto

On the night of January 18, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 201 drones, of which 167 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. 30 UAVs hit 15 locations.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 06:20 AM • 6088 views
General Staff confirms enemy air defense and drone depot hit in occupied territories

Ukraine's defense forces struck the Nebo-U radar station and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. A UAV storage site in Donetsk Oblast was also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 17, 12:49 PM • 94167 views
Arctic air and frosts down to -25°: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of difficult weather on the weekend

On the weekend of January 17-18, Ukraine will be covered by arctic air with frosts down to -25° in the north and -13° in the south. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of black ice on roads throughout the country.

Weather and environment • January 17, 04:00 AM • 4039 views
Ukraine to be covered by an Asian anticyclone, with snow and storms in places: weather forecast for January 17-18

An Asian anticyclone is heading to Ukraine, bringing frosts until the end of January. Ice is expected, with snow and stormy winds in the south.

Weather and environment • January 16, 12:42 PM • 19259 views
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Crime against the state. The SBU must investigate the decision of former Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service Zelinsky

Expert Serhiy Shabovta believes that the SBU should investigate the actions of former Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service Ihor Zelinsky, who legalized documents of a sanctioned Russian company. This could have brought millions of dollars in revenue to the Russian Federation.

Politics • January 15, 08:19 AM • 109450 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 82 drones, 61 of them neutralized

During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 82 drones, including jet-powered "Shaheds". Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 61 enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 06:30 AM • 4281 views
Lavrov reveals Russia's expanded goals in Ukraine, going beyond discussed peace plan - ISWPhoto

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 05:14 AM • 10921 views
Greenlandic Rift: Will Denmark and Europe withstand the pressure of Washington's appetites?

Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.

Politics • January 14, 07:00 AM • 64977 views
One of 3 ballistic "Iskanders" and 89 of 113 drones neutralized during the Russian attack on Ukraine

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine overnight, using 3 ballistic missiles and 113 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down one missile and 89 drones.

War in Ukraine • January 14, 06:19 AM • 5120 views
Occupiers in Crimea are training drone operators from college students

On January 13, an event was held at the Simferopol College of Radio Electronics to recruit students for FPV drone control training. This is already the tenth college where such events are held, which also cover schools.

Society • January 14, 03:32 AM • 5580 views
Court extends Shufrych's arrest until March with bail option of over UAH 33 million

The court extended the detention of People's Deputy Nestor Shufrych until March 13, 2026, with bail set at UAH 33 million. His assistant's house arrest was extended until the same date.

Crimes and emergencies • January 13, 01:17 PM • 2697 views
7 out of 25 Russian missiles and 240 out of 293 drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of January 13, Russia launched 25 missiles and 293 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 7 missiles and 240 drones; hits were recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 07:44 AM • 3596 views