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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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Agrarian science under threat: why the seizure of land from the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences is a strategic mistake at the state level

The State Property Fund is initiating the transfer of NAAS lands to the state enterprise "Reserve", which threatens scientific research. This may lead to the loss of Ukraine's agricultural independence.

Economy • April 16, 07:15 AM • 162347 views
In occupied Crimea, the Russian Guard has increased patrols due to fear of partisans - ATEŞ

In occupied Crimea, units of the Russian Guard have been ordered to increase patrols to detect partisan movements. The occupiers are paying attention to identifying distributors of propaganda materials.

Society • April 15, 06:18 PM • 8092 views
Most detentions in occupied Crimea are for "discrediting the Russian Armed Forces" - Mejlis representative

In 2025, 38 detentions were recorded in Crimea, 14 of which were for "discrediting" the Russian army. The occupiers also conduct searches and interrogations, especially among Crimean Tatars.

Society • April 15, 10:42 AM • 6509 views
ECHR is dealing with the case of Ukrainian children taken from occupied Crimea to Russia: the process regarding illegal adoption has begun

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has initiated a procedure regarding the illegal adoption of Ukrainian children who were taken out of Crimea after the occupation. The ECHR has requested observations from the Russian Federation by July 31, 2025.

Society • April 15, 10:42 AM • 5268 views
Weather in Ukraine on April 15: spring warmth and variable cloudiness are expected

In Kyiv +16°C-+18°C, without precipitation. In the West +17°C -+19°C, possible rain. In the East +17°C-+19°C, partly cloudy and without precipitation.

Weather and environment • April 15, 04:39 AM • 4836 views
Children from TOT Kherson region are forced to travel 200 km to the hospital - CNS

The occupiers promise a hospital in Melitopol only in 2026. Currently, sick children from TOT are forced to travel 200 km, because there are no doctors and medicines on the spot.

Society • April 15, 04:00 AM • 4097 views
medvedev called the future German Chancellor Merz a Nazi because of Taurus

dmitry medvedev reacted sharply to Friedrich Merz's statement about the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, accusing him of Nazism and mentioning his father's service in the Wehrmacht.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:53 AM • 5511 views
In occupied Crimea, children from Ukrainian families are checked for ideological "reliability" - CNS

In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians are conducting "testing" of children from Ukrainian families to identify loyalty to the occupation authorities. Those who retain Ukrainian identity will face pressure.

Society • April 15, 01:43 AM • 4056 views
Italian geography textbooks have been found to contain maps of Ukraine depicting Crimea as part of Russia

Italian geography textbooks for the 7th grade have been found to contain maps where Crimea is marked as Russian territory. It also presents a false history of the war in Donbas.

Society • April 12, 12:17 PM • 30413 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced near Chasov Yar, the enemy near Toretsk and Pokrovsk: ISW maps

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:20 AM • 6181 views
Russia claims to have shot down 158 Ukrainian drones over several regions

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the downing of 158 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian regions and Crimea. Most were shot down in the Krasnodar Territory and Rostov Region.

News of the World • April 9, 04:23 AM • 4106 views
Mass death of dolphins recorded in Crimea due to the actions of the occupiers

Dolphins are dying en masse in occupied Crimea due to oil spills, noise from military exercises and illegal nets. The Black Sea ecosystem is under threat.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:55 PM • 4908 views
A new Crimean Tatar spelling has been approved in Ukraine: Latin alphabet was taken as a basis

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new spelling of the Crimean Tatar language based on the Latin alphabet. The rules are recommended for use by all state bodies, including the occupied territories.

Society • April 5, 02:55 PM • 19191 views
To improve logistics and connect TOT with Russian cities: invaders are building a road through Mariupol - City Council

russia is building the "novorossia" highway through occupied Mariupol to connect Rostov and Simferopol. Completion of the works is scheduled for September 2026.

Society • April 4, 10:45 AM • 5263 views
They will be taught according to the doctrines of the GRU, KGB and NKVD: in Crimea, the occupiers created a new club for military-patriotic education of children - ISW

In occupied Crimea, veterans of the Russian intelligence service have opened the "Griffin" club, where children will be taught military training. This is done to militarize young people and prepare a reserve for the army.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:35 AM • 21846 views
Former Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hrytsenko in 2013 "accidentally did not notice" that Russia was preparing to seize Crimea - media

Former Defense Minister Hrytsenko stated in 2013 that the military exercises of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea do not pose a threat. The media indicate that this created an informational background for preparing for the occupation.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 01:17 PM • 10146 views
Umerov declared more than UAH 1.6 million in salary and his wife's rent of an apartment in the USA

Rustem Umerov declared more than UAH 1. 6 million in salary in his declaration for 2024. His wife received UAH 1.8 million, and he also has an apartment in the USA.

Politics • March 31, 02:18 PM • 39476 views
Occupiers want to increase the capacity of Mariupol port to export stolen grain and metal

The Russians intend to export 12 million tons of stolen grain, metal, and coal per year through the Mariupol port. They plan to commission 18 new berths to increase cargo turnover.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:45 PM • 44276 views
Five more children were rescued from the occupation with the help of Qatar

The return took place within the framework of the Bring Kids Back UA plan. Among those rescued are children from Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, who will be provided with the necessary assistance.

Society • March 29, 10:08 AM • 18235 views
The General Staff refuted new Russian fakes about alleged Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied the statements of the Russian Federation about the strikes of Ukraine on energy facilities in the Kursk, Bryansk regions and Crimea on March 25-27. They emphasized that these are fakes to prolong the war.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 02:40 PM • 24465 views
Speaker of the UDA "South": the main goal of the Russian Federation in negotiations on a maritime truce is to return the fleet to Crimea

According to Bratchuk, the real goal of Russia in the negotiations is to return the Black Sea Fleet to Crimea. The successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Black Sea forced the Russian Federation to close the fleet in Novorossiysk.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 06:07 AM • 32533 views
Weather in Ukraine on March 27: Warm, cloudy with clearings and no heavy rain

On March 27, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, without significant precipitation, temperature up to +19°C. Light rain is possible in some regions, especially in Luhansk in the morning and afternoon.

Society • March 27, 05:36 AM • 52844 views
The General Staff refuted the accusations of the Russian Federation about the alleged violation of the ceasefire conditions by Ukraine

The Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that rumors about strikes on objects in the Russian Federation are not true. The purpose of such accusations is to prolong the war and deceive the world community.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 01:58 PM • 25186 views
The President signed the law on changing the name of local general courts

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law 4273-IX (bill 12351), which changes the names of 103 local courts in various regions of Ukraine. The renaming has been agreed with state authorities and does not require additional costs.

Politics • March 26, 12:34 PM • 20334 views
What does a ceasefire at sea mean: the Navy's response

The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the possible ceasefire at sea. Shelling of Ukraine is carried out from Crimea with missiles and drones, and not only from ships.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 10:59 PM • 15100 views
Air defense forces are operating in the Zaporizhzhia region

Explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the OVA, Ivan Fedorov, reported on the work of air defense and called for staying in safe places until the alarm is canceled.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:56 PM • 12449 views
DIU: Russians stole at least 164 artifacts from occupied Crimea

GUR published data on 14 Russian museum workers involved in the theft of Ukrainian valuables. 164 artifacts found during excavations were taken from occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 09:50 AM • 76798 views
In Melitopol, the occupiers introduced mandatory military training for schoolchildren - CNS

In occupied Melitopol, high school students are required to undergo military training to obtain a certificate. The training is conducted by the "Warrior" center together with the "United Russia" party.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 01:42 AM • 133668 views
The occupiers are preparing to take children from TOT Zaporizhzhia to Crimea - CNS

Russia plans to send more than 70 children from the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region to the "Artek" camp in Crimea for summer "re-education". The occupiers intend to "improve the health" of 80% of children from TOT this summer.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 03:51 AM • 24321 views
British intelligence explained the purpose of Putin's decree on "legalizing" Ukrainians in the occupied territories

Putin's decree forces Ukrainians who do not have a Russian passport to leave the occupied territories by September 10, 2025. This is part of the Russification policy to destroy Ukrainian identity.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:59 AM • 28314 views