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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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15 km of the Azov Sea coastal strip is polluted with fuel oil, its movement towards Mariupol has been detected - city council

15 kilometers of the coastal strip of the Azov Sea are polluted with fuel oil after a Russian tanker accident. The oil slick is moving toward Mariupol.

Society • February 3, 10:07 AM • 28874 views
Cloudy, with sleet in some places: weather forecasters give weather forecast for February 3

On February 3, cloudy weather with sleet and rain is expected in the south and southeast of Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5° at night to +3° during the day, with icy conditions on the roads.

Society • February 3, 05:34 AM • 28777 views
Russia fired more than 160 drones and missiles at Ukraine: 56 drones and some of cruise missiles were destroyed

Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 165 air targets of various types. 56 Shaheeds were shot down, 61 UAVs failed to reach their targets, and civilian objects were hit in several regions.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 01:23 PM • 31549 views
Winter is coming back: weather forecasters have given a forecast for the first day of February

In Ukraine, temperatures are expected to drop significantly to +3. ..+6 degrees, with only the south being warmer. It will rain in most of the country, and snow will fall in the Carpathians.

Society • February 1, 07:19 AM • 100655 views
In 2024, the invaders intensified repressions against Ukrainian women: who is in captivity in Russia

In 2024, the occupiers stepped up repression of Ukrainian women in the occupied territories. At least 17 Ukrainian civilian women are in Russian captivity, including Oksana Senezhuk, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Society • January 31, 01:44 PM • 32116 views
Without protection: 24 Ukrainians in occupied Crimea are in prison without contact with their families

Russia does not recognize the detention of 24 Ukrainians taken from southern Ukraine to Crimean detention centers. Overall, in 2024, at least 250 Ukrainian citizens are imprisoned for political persecution.

Society • January 31, 12:31 PM • 29461 views
In 2024 mortality decreased, but still almost tripled the birth rate - Ministry of Justice data

In 2024, 495,090 deaths were registered in Ukraine, compared to 176,679 births. The highest number of births was recorded in Kyiv, and the highest number of deaths in Dnipropetrovska oblast.

Society • January 31, 09:53 AM • 24791 views
Rubio: US President Trump's position is that the war in Ukraine must end, and end with negotiations

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the war in Ukraine has reached a deadlock and should end in negotiations. According to him, this is Donald Trump's position, and both sides will have to make concessions.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:13 AM • 35769 views
59 drones out of more than a hundred launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 102 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The defense forces destroyed 59 attack UAVs. Sumy, Odesa, and Cherkasy regions were affected by the Russian attack.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:25 AM • 21222 views
In occupied Crimea 578 tons of sand and soil contaminated after the fuel oil spill have been collected

After the Russian tanker accident in the Kerch Strait, 578 tons of contaminated sand and soil were collected. 525 km of the coastline from Kerch to the village of Portove are being surveyed, and 197 km have been cleaned.

Society • January 30, 11:29 AM • 23523 views
“You made a very big mistake": Mustafa Dzhemilev talks about his conversation with Putin in 2014

The leader of the Crimean Tatar people Mustafa Dzhemilev shared the details of a 40-minute conversation with Putin in 2014 about the annexation of Crimea. After this conversation, he was banned from entering Crimea for 5 years.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 10:36 AM • 110342 views
Atmospheric front over Ukraine: where unusual warming to +16°C is expected

On January 30, a low-power atmospheric front with fog will pass through Ukraine in the morning. The temperature at night will be 0...+5°C, during the day up to +11°C, in the south of Odesa region and in the Crimea up to +16°C.

Society • January 30, 05:45 AM • 53905 views
Russia claims billions in profits from the sale of Zelensky's apartment and other property of Ukrainians in Crimea

The occupation authorities of Crimea received 4. 8 billion rubles from the sale of “nationalized” Ukrainian property. The sold properties include Zelensky's apartment, hotels, shopping centers, and other real estate.

Politics • January 29, 06:59 PM • 29417 views
“When Ukraine can win a just peace for itself": Zelensky names condition for ending the war

The President of Ukraine said that the war will end only when a just peace is achieved. According to him, the aggressor must be held accountable for its crimes.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:30 PM • 40747 views
More than 2.5 thousand occupants received land plots in occupied Crimea

More than 2,500 Russian soldiers who fought against Ukraine received land plots in occupied Crimea. In 2024, PMC fighters and contractors without Crimean registration were added to the list.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 02:07 PM • 26045 views
Russia fires 57 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, 29 drones downed

On the night of January 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 57 Shahed drones and an Iskander-M missile. The air defense forces shot down 29 attack UAVs, 14 imitator drones were lost, and there were damages in five regions.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:59 AM • 23785 views
In Simferopol, bus stops in Simferopol are posting notices on escaped rf military units

On the bus stops in Simferopol there appeared orientations on the serviceman who escaped from the unit. A 50-year-old contract serviceman or mobilized is wanted.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:10 PM • 25390 views
Overnight 57 out of 104 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

Russia attacked Ukraine with 104 drones, 57 of which were shot down in 10 regions. The attack damaged infrastructure and residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 07:11 AM • 28721 views
Naval drones attack occupied Crimea again: what's going on

Russian telegram channels report an attack by naval drones on Crimea and Sevastopol. The Russian Defense Ministry announces the destruction of two unmanned boats near the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 08:19 AM • 58673 views
Winter weather in Ukraine: where is the warmest today and what to expect

On January 26, cloudy weather with clearings without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from +3°C to +11°C, with the warmest temperatures in the Crimea and in the west of the country.

Society • January 26, 05:56 AM • 66287 views
Clandestine workshop producing fake sodas exposed in Crimea

Illegal production of counterfeits of well-known global brands of carbonated beverages was detected on the temporarily occupied peninsula. The counterfeit was distributed through shadow networks, and the exposure became possible due to a conflict between groups of influence.

Society • January 26, 03:45 AM • 71799 views
It was loud in Crimea: occupiers claim to have shot down 11 drones

Explosions were heard and air defense systems were operating in occupied Crimea, especially in the areas of Yevpatoriya and Saky. The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 11 drones over the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 09:00 AM • 38425 views
Occupants turned a sanatorium in Yevpatoria into a military base: what is happening there - ATESH

In the temporarily occupied Yevpatoria, the enemy military set up a base on the territory of a sanatorium. Military equipment and ammunition are concentrated at the facility, and the coast is fortified with firing points.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 07:07 AM • 31933 views
Ukraine welcomes January 25 with moderate heat and cloudy skies: where will it be warmest today?

Cloudy weather remains in Ukraine with high temperatures for January ranging from +1°C to +11°C. It will be warmest in the Crimea, without significant precipitation throughout the territory.

Society • January 25, 05:34 AM • 51502 views
Fuel oil from Russian tankers reaches Odesa region's shores after accident - scientist

After the accident of Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait, fuel oil pollution reached the coast of Odesa region. Oil products were found near the Katranka recreational area and protected areas.

Society • January 24, 10:37 AM • 25181 views
The Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea is appointed

Olga Kuryshko has been appointed the new Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The relevant decree was published on the website of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • January 24, 09:46 AM • 25174 views
Czechs are less interested in Ukraine, but support pressure on Russia - poll

Czechs' interest in the situation in Ukraine has decreased by 14% to 43% of the population. At the same time, 73% of citizens support diplomatic pressure on Russia, and 42% approve of military assistance to Ukraine.

Society • January 24, 09:04 AM • 28330 views
Russia announces attack of 121 UAVs on 11 regions of Russia, Moscow and occupied Crimea

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the attack of 121 Ukrainian drones on the night of January 24. The attacks took place in 11 regions of Russia, including Moscow and occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 05:17 AM • 64979 views
“Ukrzaliznytsia is looking for the best answer about the absence of flights to the occupied territories

“Ukrzaliznytsia has announced a contest for the best answer to the question about the lack of railroad connections with Crimea, Donetsk and Belarus. The company plans to use the best answer for official communication.

Society • January 24, 03:27 AM • 30578 views
Large-scale drone attack on Russia: explosions near the oil refinery in Ryazan

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the destruction of 49 drones in several regions. Explosions were heard near the Ryazan oil refinery company, and locals report at least 10 drones shot down.

War in Ukraine • January 23, 10:13 PM • 117973 views