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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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In Ukraine, on July 25-26, temperatures up to +29 degrees and rain are expected in some regions

On Saturday, July 25, in Ukraine, daytime temperatures of +24+27 degrees, rain at night in the north and west. On Sunday, temperatures will rise to +25+29, rain with thunderstorms in the east and in Crimea.

Society • July 24, 08:30 AM • 3595 views
4 out of 5 Russian missiles and 160 out of 180 drones neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of July 24, Russia struck Ukraine with five missiles and 180 drones. Air defense forces neutralized four missiles and 160 drones.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 05:29 AM • 3984 views
In Crimea, an electrical substation that powers the pumping station of the Feodosia reservoir is on fire – monitors

In temporarily occupied Crimea, a fire has been recorded at the "NS-16" electrical substation in the Kirovsky district. It provides electricity to populated areas and the operation of the pumping station of the Feodosia reservoir.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:13 AM • 16965 views
In Simferopol, after a drone attack, a Wildberries logistics center caught fire - monitorsVideo

In temporarily occupied Simferopol, drones attacked a Wildberries logistics center. Russian military failed to shoot down the drone, leading to a fire at the warehouse.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 10:53 PM • 3922 views
In the russian federation, 2.7 thousand travel companies closed in the first half of the year due to a drop in demand - intelligence

In russia, about 2. 7 thousand travel companies ceased operations in the first half of 2026, which is 52% more than last year. Demand for package tours decreased by 22-31%, and domestic tourism did not compensate for the losses.

Society • July 23, 02:15 PM • 4682 views
The Kremlin fears elections more than sanctions due to growing internal tension in the Russian Federation - intelligence

The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the Kremlin fears the domestic political situation ahead of the State Duma elections. Only 15-24% of Russians support the war, while 64-67% favor peace negotiations.

News of the World • July 23, 11:28 AM • 4135 views
Russia prepares to "nationalize" over a thousand houses in occupied Kherson region - Lubinets

The occupation authorities recognize housing as "ownerless" after owners refuse to re-register it under Russian legislation. Only in 2025-2026, 151 complaints were received about illegal "nationalization" of property.

Society • July 23, 07:04 AM • 5612 views
Chersonesus Taurica in Crimea was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage in Danger

The decision was made at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan. This confirms the threats due to the Russian occupation of Crimea and illegal excavations.

Politics • July 23, 06:52 AM • 3200 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile, 154 out of 168 drones and 2 out of 5 guided missiles neutralized

On the night of July 23, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 5 guided missiles at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized two missiles and 154 drones.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 05:13 AM • 5578 views
In Ukraine on July 23, rains in the south and no precipitation in the rest of the territoryPhoto

On Thursday, July 23, moderate rains and thunderstorms are expected in the south of Ukraine, significant in Odesa region and Crimea. In the rest of the territory there will be no precipitation, daytime temperature 21-26°.

Weather and environment • July 23, 03:59 AM • 4167 views
Russia returns Crimea to the past: payphones are being installed in occupied cities - CPD

In Dzhankoi and Yevpatoria, wired telephone booths are being installed for calling emergency services. Mobile communication and the internet in Dzhankoi work only 8 hours a day.

Society • July 23, 12:58 AM • 19654 views
Thursday in Ukraine will be fresh, a rise in temperature can be expected from next week - forecaster

The maximum temperature on July 23 will be +20+25 degrees, in the east up to +28. Rains will pass in the western and eastern regions, in Kyiv without precipitation.

Society • July 22, 02:54 PM • 3896 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile, 204 out of 216 drones and all guided missiles neutralized

On the night of July 22, russia launched 1 ballistic missile, 3 guided missiles and 216 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 3 missiles and 204 drones, hits by 1 missile and 12 drones were recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 05:53 AM • 4161 views
Explosions in Crimea - fire and blackout in YaltaVideo

In temporarily occupied Crimea, on the night of July 22, explosions were heard in Yalta, Alushta, Feodosia and other cities. A fire broke out near an electrical substation in Yalta, and part of the city lost power.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 01:23 AM • 25925 views
Occupiers use children for military propaganda in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - CNS

In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian administrations hold meetings between children and military personnel, presenting them as heroes. The goal is to form a positive attitude towards the Russian army and prepare young people for service.

Society • July 22, 12:51 AM • 16871 views
"Let them f*** off through it" - "Madyar" explained why the Defense Forces do not strike the Crimean Bridge

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert "Madyar" Brovdi stated that the Crimean Bridge is not being touched so that collaborators and Russians can leave the peninsula. He emphasized that there is no fuel in Crimea, which renders the Russian military machine inoperable.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 05:57 PM • 6792 views
46 out of 58 drones launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine neutralized overnight

On the night of July 21, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 58 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 46 drones, with 8 UAVs hitting 7 locations recorded.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 05:33 AM • 4531 views
A fire was recorded in Crimea near a substation and a building of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations after explosionsPhoto

In the village of Ponizovka, after night explosions, a fire was recorded near the Zarya electrical substation and a building of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Part of Greater Yalta was left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 04:59 AM • 4108 views
Z-channel called on Russian businesses to independently defend themselves against Ukrainian drones and prepare for a situation like in Crimea

The propaganda channel "Two Majors" called on entrepreneurs to finance mobile fire groups to protect facilities. The authors predict the spread of attacks across all of Russia using Crimea as an example.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 09:57 PM • 18859 views
ECHR ruled illegal the deprivation of property rights to land plots in occupied Crimea

ECHR issued a decision in the case Bazhenov and Others v. Russia and Ukraine, confirming that the decisions of the occupation authorities of the Russian Federation to deprive Ukrainian citizens of property rights to land plots in Crimea have no legal consequences.

Politics • July 20, 10:50 AM • 3668 views
Population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years - intelligence

GUR reports that the population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years. Russia is purposefully changing the ethnic composition of the territories by resettling Russians.

Society • July 20, 09:46 AM • 3384 views
"Madyar" confirmed the destruction of 7 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet and substations in Crimea - showed videoVideo

Commander of the SBS Robert Brovdi reported on night strikes against seven vessels, seven electrical substations, and six air defense elements. The total tally of operations from July 1 to 20 is 183 vessels, 103 power units, and 25 air defense units.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 08:00 AM • 4371 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 missiles, 81 out of 94 drones neutralized

On the night of July 20, russia launched two missiles and 94 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 81 UAVs, one missile did not reach its target.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 05:11 AM • 3843 views
In Crimea, they reported a possible strike on a substation in Alushta and an FSB military unitVideo

On the night of July 20, explosions were heard in the occupied Crimea near Alushta. There is unconfirmed information about damage to an electrical substation and an FSB military unit.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 11:52 PM • 28383 views
In Crimea, Russians left Dzhankoy without mobile communication and internet - CPD

Russian occupiers in Crimea are tightening communication restrictions; in Dzhankoy, network access is possible only 8 hours a day. The civilian population remains without communication for 16 hours, which is used to conceal troop movements.

Society • July 19, 08:39 AM • 6600 views
SBS struck 13 substations in Crimea and four vessels of the Russian shadow fleet at night - "Madjar"

The Unmanned Systems Forces attacked 13 substations in occupied Crimea and four vessels of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea overnight. In total, from July 1 to 19, 176 vessels and 96 energy nodes were hit.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 08:04 AM • 23259 views
The Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 166 means of air attack - 18 missiles and 108 UAVs were shot downPhoto

Impacts of 23 missiles and 10 strike UAVs were recorded at 20 locations, as well as the fall of downed UAV debris at 18 locations.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 06:07 AM • 10238 views
UNESCO may add Chersonesus in Crimea to the list of World Heritage in Danger

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is considering adding Chersonesus Taurica in occupied Crimea to the list of sites in danger. The landmark is threatened by illegal excavations and construction.

News of the World • July 19, 02:58 AM • 4807 views
Gasoline prices in Russia have risen by 20% over the year, fuel deficit reaches 35% - intelligence

From July 1 to July 10, the average price of AI-92 gasoline in Russia rose to 64. 5 rubles per liter. Fuel production covers only 65% of demand due to damage to refineries.

Economy • July 18, 10:48 AM • 7770 views
Wildberries warehouses, hit by Ukrainian UAVs, were used to supply sanctioned drone partsVideo

President Zelenskyy reported the strike on two logistics centers in the Moscow and Tambov regions, which supplied sanctioned components.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 08:36 AM • 11328 views