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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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Explosion was heard in Odesa - mayor

According to Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov, an explosion occurred in the city after previous reports of a ballistic missile threat from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 07:59 AM • 31908 views
The family of Nariman Dzhelal, who was released from captivity, left the occupied Crimea

Nariman Dzhelal's family, including his wife and four children, has left Russian-occupied Crimea and is heading to government-controlled Ukraine, which will allow Dzhelal to reunite with them.

Politics • July 5, 12:56 PM • 14623 views
Thanks to F-16 fighters, Ukraine will be able to strengthen control over the Black Sea - Neizhpapa

Having received F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine will be able to strengthen its control over the Black Sea and challenge Russia's dominance in the region's airspace, the Ukrainian Navy commander believes.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 10:51 AM • 24232 views
The First Lady opened the exhibition "Treasures of Crimea. Return", which presents Scythian gold

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opened the exhibition "Treasures of Crimea. The Return" exhibition in Kyiv, featuring a collection of Scythian gold that Ukraine fought with russia for almost a decade to get back from the Netherlands.

Politics • July 4, 02:11 PM • 27179 views
Guerrillas discovered a warehouse of missiles for Tu-22 bombers in the Leningrad region of Russia - "ATESH"

Ukrainian guerrillas have discovered a storage site for X-22 missiles for Tu-22M3 bombers in Russia's Leningrad region, which are used to attack Ukraine, and have passed detailed information, including coordinates, to Ukrainian security forces.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 02:07 PM • 33089 views
An explosion occurred in the occupied Crimea: a hundred-meter column of smoke rose over Cape Fiolent

A massive explosion occurred near Cape Fiolent in occupied Crimea, sending up a 100-meter-high plume of smoke. Russian authorities claimed it was a routine ammunition disposal or training exercise, while Ukrainian officials confirmed that it was a strike on an ammunition depot.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 01:19 PM • 23506 views
British Intelligence: Russia is exporting minerals from Ukraine via the Kerch Bridge

Russia continues to mine minerals such as iron ore, coal, titanium, uranium, manganese, gold and lithium in the occupied territories, exporting them by rail across the Kerch Bridge to Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 11:53 AM • 23008 views
Guerrillas scouted a Russian military hospital in Stavropol: Russians lack equipment to transport the wounded

Due to the lack of military equipment, the Russian occupiers are taking wounded soldiers out of Donetsk region on civilian buses.

News of the World • July 3, 10:20 AM • 13688 views
The explosion in Kryvyi Rih was preliminarily heard outside the city - Vilkul

An explosion occurred outside of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, during the alert, and the consequences are being assessed.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 08:44 AM • 24947 views
Explosion occurs in Kryvyi Rih amid threat of enemy ballistic missile use

An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, amid warnings of the threat of enemy ballistic missiles from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 08:33 AM • 25546 views
Pentagon: Ukraine may use US weapons against Russian forces in occupied Crimea

The US continues its policy of not allowing Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike targets in Russia, but this restriction does not apply to Russian military facilities in Crimea, which the US considers part of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 09:35 PM • 25306 views
Booby-traps and fortifications on the shore: guerrillas show how the defense of the Crimean bridge looks like

The Russian occupation forces are actively strengthening the defense of the Crimean bridge, using floating barriers and barges, as well as building concrete fortifications on the shore near the arched span of the bridge.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 02:59 PM • 18269 views
Air Force Commander confirms strike on ammunition depot in occupied Crimea

Ukrainian pilots successfully struck an ammunition depot in the occupied Crimea on July 1, 2024, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 10:51 AM • 19029 views
Explosions occurred in Belgorod, Russia: black smoke rises in our city

Explosions and black smoke have been reported in the Russian city of Belgorod amid a missile threat, with local authorities not yet commenting on possible damage and destruction.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 05:33 PM • 33674 views
Cotton in the occupied Crimea: there may have been a hit to a military unit

A military unit in the Karani area of occupied Crimea was probably hit during an air raid. The occupiers claim to have destroyed four air targets.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 04:41 PM • 17977 views
Cotton in the occupied Crimea: there is probably a "flight" in Balaklava

Powerful explosions were heard in Sevastopol, in occupied Crimea, and visible traces of air defense missiles appeared in the sky. Crimean Wind reports that there is a possible "arrival" in Balaklava.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 04:10 PM • 25916 views
In occupied Crimea, 810th Marine Brigade raises combat readiness level - partisans

At the base of the 810th Marine Brigade in occupied Sevastopol, the level of combat readiness has been increased, with soldiers constantly patrolling the perimeter and watching for suspicious persons, which indicates panic and fear among Russian troops in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 03:05 PM • 23689 views
In Poltava region, archaeologists find burial site of ancient pit culture in a mound

During archaeological excavations in the Poltava region, a pit inhumation burial was discovered, in which, among other things, a Samanid dirham coin dated to 913-942 AD was found.

Culture • July 1, 01:21 PM • 18905 views
Crimean political prisoner Abdulganiev held in unbearable conditions for 5 months - Ombudsman

Crimean political prisoner Eskender Abdulganiev has been held in a punishment cell for 5 months in unbearable conditions - without ventilation and without water that is unfit for drinking.

Crimes and emergencies • July 1, 11:57 AM • 12758 views
The Navy warned Russian tourists traveling to Crimea

Spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk warned about the presence of military facilities in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:46 AM • 22300 views
Mariupol City Council: Dead dolphins are washing ashore again

Due to the pollution and destruction of the natural ecosystem by the Russian occupiers in Mariupol, dead dolphins are once again washing up on the shores.

Society • July 1, 09:02 AM • 30648 views
Russia is flooding Crimean beaches with tourists by administrative command - Ukrainian Navy spokesman

Russia fills Crimean beaches with government employees whose trips are paid for by their jobs, attracting Russians despite the potential risks.

Society • July 1, 07:21 AM • 88049 views
Explosions reported in occupied Kerch

Explosions were heard in the occupied city of Kerch in Crimea, with a local resident confirming about five explosions, two of which were very powerful, and Russian air defense systems reportedly fired missiles near the cities of Virmensk and Shcholkino in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 06:30 PM • 102482 views
Zelenskyy: We need long-range solutions against airfields with Russian military aircraft - Zelenskyy

Far-reaching solutions need to be found against Russian airfields from which military aircraft launch attacks on Ukraine, President Zelensky said in an interview.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 01:05 PM • 113057 views
Pletenchuk: Russia has already "signed" that it can be present in the Black Sea only in the format of submarines

Russia can now be present in the Black Sea only in the form of submarines, as the threat of remote air strikes has been eliminated and its surface ships can no longer operate there.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 09:05 AM • 109126 views
Zelenskyy meets with Nariman Dzhelal, released from Russian captivity

Zelenskyy met with Nariman Dzhelal, deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, who was released from Russian captivity.

Society • June 29, 01:54 PM • 33498 views
Ukrainian cyber activists attacked Russian companies supporting war for a week - DIU

Activists of the cyber community BO_Team and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed more than 100 terabytes of data from Russian companies and servers, including software developers, navigation equipment suppliers, and Internet providers, as part of cyberattacks against Russia for its war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 08:30 AM • 27163 views
Air alert declared in occupied Crimea: explosions heard near Sevastopol

An air alert has been declared in Russian-occupied Crimea. Explosions are currently being heard near Sevastopol, preliminarily, Russian air defense.

War in Ukraine • June 29, 06:25 AM • 26591 views
Defense Ministry confirms strike on Russian Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea

The Ukrainian military has confirmed the destruction of Russia's critical Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea, which is vital to Russia's satellite communications and navigation systems.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 05:28 PM • 32792 views
New fire recognized at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy

A new fire has been recorded at Russian air defense positions in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimea, possibly related to the S-500 surface-to-air missile system.

War in Ukraine • June 28, 02:16 PM • 31434 views