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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 • 14926 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 • March 10, 06:29 AM • 111028 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 • March 9, 05:29 AM • 42908 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 • March 8, 05:53 PM • 53040 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 • March 7, 06:32 PM • 34499 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 • 20735 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 • March 6, 01:37 PM • 13878 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 • March 6, 11:28 AM • 16008 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 • March 6, 07:09 AM • 17576 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 • 26694 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 • 24390 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 • 25915 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 • March 3, 12:03 AM • 28531 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 • 40333 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 • March 1, 05:47 AM • 41236 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 • March 1, 05:14 AM • 60428 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 • February 27, 02:07 PM • 26573 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 • February 27, 01:11 PM • 28407 views

General Staff confirms the destruction of military airfields in Crimea and the Tuapse Oil Refinery

The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm successful strikes on the Saki and Kacha military airfields in Crimea and the Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region of Russia. At least 40 explosions were recorded in the area of the refinery.

War • February 26, 02:51 PM • 24550 views

Turkey issues statement on the 11th anniversary of the occupation of Crimea: ready to contribute to the prospect of peace in Ukraine

Turkey has declared its readiness to contribute to the prospect of peace in Ukraine. The country reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and condemned the occupation of Crimea.

War • February 26, 01:44 PM • 32019 views

Umerov: 221 Ukrainian citizens are in Russian prisons, 134 of them are Crimean Tatars

There are 221 Ukrainian citizens illegally detained in Russian prisons, 134 of whom are Crimean Tatars. Defense Minister Umerov stated that political prisoners are constantly tortured and kept in horrible conditions.

Society • February 26, 01:04 PM • 26930 views

Rada adopted a statement on the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea: what is demanded from the international community

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement to the international community on the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol. 291 MPs supported the document.

War • February 26, 12:35 PM • 39169 views

There are and will be people who will not accept lies and will not surrender their homes - Zelensky on the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea

The President marked the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and recalled the creation of the Crimean Platform. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not allow the occupation of the peninsula to be “normalized.

Politics • February 26, 10:33 AM • 21497 views

The Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea: February 26 is an important date in the struggle for the territorial integrity of Ukraine

On February 26, 2014, a massive rally in defense of Ukraine's territorial integrity was held in Simferopol, attended by 5-10 thousand people. The next day, Russian troops seized the buildings of the Verkhovna Rada and the Crimean government.

War • February 26, 04:30 AM • 117270 views

Almost a quarter of the 4.5 million Ukrainians who have traveled abroad are men

Of the 4. 5 million Ukrainians who have traveled abroad, 66% are women, while only 22% are men of working age. Experts explain that a significant number of men abroad may have left the occupied territories.

Society • February 25, 04:11 PM • 38149 views

Russia's FSB eliminates Podsudevsky's collaborator in occupied Primorsk - SBU

In the temporarily occupied Primorsk, an explosion occurred in the office of Roman Podsudevsky, head of the MFC. The Russian Federal Security Service organized the explosion because of an internal struggle for financial flows in the occupied territories.

War • February 24, 01:48 PM • 46767 views

Finland will not open the border with Russia: defense minister explains the reasons

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen said that opening the border with Russia is currently unrealistic due to security threats. He emphasized that trust has been lost due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and ultimatums to Europe.

War • February 24, 06:10 AM • 28880 views

“Government Scandal": How the Deputy Minister of Justice Affected the Reputation of Stefanishyna and Zelenskyi

Andriy Haichenko, Deputy Minister of Justice, was in the spotlight because of his relatives' possible ties to the occupied Crimea and Russia. The investigation revealed a number of contradictory facts about his property, his wife's employment and cooperation with Alfa-Bank.

Politics • February 24, 05:32 AM • 269403 views

DeepState: Occupants advance in Bilohorivka, Luhansk region - a village in the “gray zone”

DeepState reports on the advance of Russian troops in Bilohorivka, Luhansk region. The village has moved into the “gray zone”, and enemy advances near Makiivka and Ocherevatne have been recorded.

War • February 24, 02:26 AM • 24357 views

Ukrainian UAV attack on an oil depot in the Tula region of Russia: details and video emerge

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in the village of Brusyansky, Tula region of Russia, causing a fire. Details and video of the night attack were posted online.

War • February 23, 11:00 PM • 101136 views

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