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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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Trump considers the occupied territories to be the central issue in the war

The US special envoy stated that the biggest problem is the occupied territories of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 08:38 AM • 30982 views
Crimea is Ukrainian, we did not discuss the issue of recognizing it as Russian with Trump - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he did not discuss the issue of Crimea with Donald Trump. He emphasized that Crimea is a Ukrainian peninsula, a unique nature and an integral part of Ukraine.

Politics • March 20, 03:16 PM • 12635 views
A resolution on non-recognition of the occupation of Ukrainian territories was introduced in the US Congress

American congressmen introduced a resolution on the US non-recognition of the Russian occupation of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This confirms the commitment to Ukraine's independence.

Politics • March 20, 11:59 AM • 160195 views
Russia reports massive drone attack on Saratov and Engels: reports of fire at the airfield and evacuation

At night, the Saratov region of Russia was subjected to a massive UAV attack, houses were damaged, and an evacuation was announced. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 54 drones were shot down over the region.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 06:57 AM • 13958 views
I don't believe the US will recognize Crimea as Russian - Chubarov

Chairman of the Mejlis Refat Chubarov reacted to reports of possible recognition of Crimea as Russian, recalling the US "Crimean Declaration" and expressing doubt about a change in policy.

Politics • March 19, 08:46 AM • 10249 views
In occupied Crimea, it roared: enemy air defense systems and radar stations, vessels and a helicopter were hit - video of the DIU

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine inflicted devastating strikes on enemy radar stations, air defense systems, ships, and a Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea. The operation was successful in dismantling the occupiers' military equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 06:39 AM • 19213 views
Center for Countering Disinformation is recording manipulations in the media regarding the conversation between Trump and Putin

Disinformation about concessions from Ukraine is spreading on the eve of the conversation between Trump and Putin. The Center for Countering Disinformation warns against manipulations regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian and the easing of sanctions.

Society • March 18, 08:08 AM • 23627 views
Weather on March 16: changeable spring weather prevails in Ukraine again

On March 16, heterogeneous weather is observed in Ukraine. It is cloudy in the center, rainy in the east and south, and warmer in the south, up to +19°C.

Society • March 16, 05:49 AM • 29845 views
Crimea is turning into a toxic dump: the aggressor buries soil contaminated with fuel oil directly on the peninsula - CNS

The invaders are bringing soil contaminated with fuel oil from Anapa to Crimea without disposing of it properly. This threatens an environmental disaster on the peninsula and poisons water resources.

Society • March 16, 02:05 AM • 61370 views
Crimean Tatar Rustem Viratti died in a Russian prison

Crimean Tatar prisoner Rustem Viratti, who was detained by the occupiers in the Kherson region, died in a Russian prison. He was accused of helping to blockade Crimea and involvement in the battalion.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 04:51 PM • 25092 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with three ballistic "Iskander" missiles and 133 drones: 98 drones were shot down

On the night of March 12, 2025, the Russian Federation struck Odesa and Kryvyi Rih with three Iskander-M missiles, and also attacked with 133 Shahed drones. 98 UAVs were shot down in 15 regions.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 07:39 AM • 27172 views
Blown up just before the arrival of a train with ammunition: another successful operation of "ATESH" in Crimea

The "ATESH" movement reported a successful sabotage near Sevastopol, which caused significant damage to the enemy's logistics. The train with ammunition did not arrive on time.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 04:59 AM • 131567 views
In 2024, Russian security forces conducted at least 45 arbitrary searches in Crimea - human rights defenders

CrimeaSOS reports 45 illegal searches by the occupying forces in Crimea in 2024. The searches were conducted among Jehovah's Witnesses, Crimean Tatars, journalists, and veterans of the Crimean Tatar movement.

Crimes and emergencies • March 10, 03:48 PM • 14946 views
Over Ukraine 130 out of 176 enemy drones were shot down, 42 did not reach their targets

On the night of March 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with 176 kamikaze drones from various directions. The defense forces destroyed 130 UAVs, and three regions were affected - Kharkiv, Poltava, and Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 06:29 AM • 111099 views
Partisans "ATESH" disrupted fuel supplies to the occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia region

The "ATESH" movement carried out a sabotage operation on the railway in the Dzhankoy district of Crimea, destroying a relay cabinet. The operation hindered fuel supplies to the Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia region.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 05:29 AM • 42958 views
The Commander of the Ukrainian Navy hinted at a third attack on the Crimean Bridge

Alexey Neizhpapa announced the preparation of a new operation against the Crimean Bridge, referring to the saying "God loves the Trinity. " He also noted the successes in ensuring the security of the grain corridor in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 05:53 PM • 53101 views
In occupied Crimea, mass checks have been intensified under the pretext of exercises

Under the pretext of anti-sabotage exercises, Russian security forces are conducting mass checks of cars and phones in occupied Crimea. They are trying to identify pro-Ukrainian citizens.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:32 PM • 34523 views
Seven children have been returned to Ukraine from Russian occupation

As part of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, it has been possible to return seven children from occupation. Details regarding the age and circumstances of the children's stay in occupation are not disclosed.

Society • March 6, 01:56 PM • 20777 views
Russian occupiers sentenced a ZNPP employee for allegedly attempting sabotage

The occupying "court" sentenced 56-year-old ZNPP employee Natalia Shulha to 15 years in prison for allegedly planning sabotage. The woman was accused of attempting to blow up a power line in Enerhodar in collaboration with the Security Service of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 01:37 PM • 14243 views
46 children were abducted during the capture of Kherson: suspicion has been reported against the heads of the Crimean "Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation"

The Security Service of Ukraine reported suspicion against two heads of the Crimean "Ministry of Health" of the Russian Federation for the abduction of children from Kherson. Skorupskyi and Liaskovskyi transported 46 children aged 1 to 5 years to Simferopol.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:28 AM • 16031 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 112 drones: 68 UAVs were shot down, 43 did not reach their targets

At night, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 112 kamikaze drones from various directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 68 attack UAVs, and the attack affected 4 regions.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 07:09 AM • 17617 views
The occupiers destroyed a unique fresco of the Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai

Builders mistakenly dismantled a historical fresco in the Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai, confusing it with old plaster. Occupation media cynically suggested painting a new fresco instead of the destroyed authentic one.

Society • March 5, 01:12 PM • 26763 views
7 Ukrainian children returned from occupied territories and the Russian Federation: stories of rescue

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 7 children have been returned from occupied territories and the Russian Federation. Among them are families from Crimea who fled political persecution, and a family from Kherson region whose son sought to obtain a Ukrainian education.

Society • March 3, 09:48 PM • 24448 views
Critical shallowing of reservoir deepens water crisis in occupied Mariupol

The Old Crimean Reservoir, the only source of water for occupied Mariupol, is rapidly becoming shallow. The occupiers are planning to blow up the dams on the Malyi Kalchyk River to fill the reservoir, which could lead to an environmental disaster.

Society • March 3, 01:59 PM • 26062 views
Two explosions, a fire: one of Russia's largest oil refineries burns in Ufa

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Ufa, which is located 1500 km from Ukraine. Local residents report powerful explosions.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 12:03 AM • 28600 views
The first day of spring in Ukraine: what the weather will be like

On March 1, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with sleet and rain in most regions. In the east, the temperature will drop to -14 degrees, while in the west it will warm up to +9.

Society • March 1, 05:59 AM • 40372 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed over 1000 occupants and 61 artillery systems in one day - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released the losses of Russian troops for February 28-March 1, 2025. The enemy lost 1,050 soldiers, 61 artillery systems, 15 armored personnel carriers and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:47 AM • 41278 views
Russian Defense Ministry announces attack of almost fifty drones on regions of the country and occupied Crimea

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the interception of 48 Ukrainian UAVs over various regions. Most of the drones were shot down over the Tver region (21) and occupied Crimea (11).

War in Ukraine • March 1, 05:14 AM • 60487 views
General Staff confirms defeat of occupants' command and observation post in Zaporizhzhia region

The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on the command and observation post of the 1429th motorized rifle regiment of the Russian Federation near Kopan. The UAV launch base, which the occupiers had set up in a residential building, was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:07 PM • 26638 views
Russia is building power transmission lines towards ZNPP - former plant employee

Russia is building power lines from Crimea to connect ZNPP to its grid. An expert at the plant warns that once connected, it will be almost impossible to return the plant to Ukrainian control.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 01:11 PM • 28489 views