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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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russia significantly reinforces air defense at the military airfield near Simferopol - “ATESH”

At the military airfield near Simferopol, a significant reinforcement of air defense systems, including S-400 and radar equipment, has been recorded. This weakens the occupiers' defensive positions in other areas.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 06:02 AM • 61483 views
Trump considers plan to get rid of occupiers from every inch of Ukrainian land “unrealistic”

Mike Waltz, the future US National Security Advisor, called for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He believes that the complete liberation of Ukrainian territories from the Russians, including Crimea, is unrealistic.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 05:25 PM • 36274 views
Fuel oil from Russian tankers reaches Zaporizhzhia region: photos

Two contaminated areas with a total length of over 14 km have been discovered on the coast of occupied Berdiansk. The occupation authorities are trying to eliminate the pollution with the help of “volunteers”.

War in Ukraine • January 12, 02:37 AM • 39281 views
Number of dolphins killed after fuel oil spill in Kerch Strait almost doubles

The number of dolphins killed after the Kerch Strait fuel oil spill has risen to 58. Scientists have found live dolphins swimming among the oil films in the area of the accident.

Society • January 11, 08:41 AM • 44572 views
Occupants in Crimea place strongholds in abandoned high-rise buildings - “ATESH”

In Yevpatoria, an occupation stronghold was discovered in an abandoned high-rise building near the coast. Placing military facilities in civilian buildings in Crimea has become a systemic phenomenon for “defense” and enrichment.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 08:11 AM • 33706 views
Defected to the enemy: ex-head of the SBU department in Crimea is suspected of treason

The ex-head of the SBU department in Crimea was notified of being suspected of high treason. After the occupation of the peninsula, he sided with the Russian Federation and headed an FSB unit, for which he received an award from the occupation authorities.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 03:00 AM • 35146 views
Occupants are preparing lists of Ukrainians for forced service in the Russian army - CNS

Russia plans to increase conscription of Ukrainians for military service in the occupied territories in the spring. Conscripts are forced to sign contracts and sent to the front line.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 12:05 AM • 32286 views
Large-scale drone attack in Russia: explosions heard, fire started in Novorossiysk

On the night of January 11, Russian regions were subjected to a massive drone attack. Local residents reported air defense operations and explosions in Voronezh, Kursk, Saratov, Lipetsk, and Novorossiysk regions.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 11:50 PM • 30242 views
Drones reported in Crimea: Russia has raised aircraft, closed the Kerch Bridge

The Kerch Bridge was closed in occupied Crimea because of drone sightings. Air defense systems are operating over the peninsula, aviation has been deployed, and local residents report explosions in Kerch.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 11:25 PM • 28736 views
Zelensky: Our dream is to get security guarantees and end the war in 2025

The President of Ukraine has stated the need for serious security guarantees from the United States and Europe. Such guarantees should make it impossible for Russia to aggress against Ukraine again in the future.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 05:58 PM • 36408 views
Ombudsman: 17 more Ukrainians returned to government-controlled territory of Ukraine

We managed to return 17 Ukrainian citizens from the occupied territories, including families, the elderly and people with disabilities. Among the evacuees are a man who lost a limb, a couple from Crimea, and a 77-year-old woman from the combat zone.

Society • January 10, 05:29 PM • 34074 views
New fuel oil leak from a Russian tanker in the Black Sea

A new oil slick covering 2,800 square meters from a tanker that crashed in December has appeared in the Black Sea. On the coast of the occupied Crimea, pollution of the coastline with a length of more than 14 km was also detected.

Crimes and emergencies • January 10, 02:41 PM • 28923 views
The Foreign Ministry reacts to Putin's demonstrative statements about “fighting” the consequences of the fuel oil leak

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called Putin's creation of a headquarters for oil pollution cleanup in the Black Sea a demonstrative “concern. ” About 15-20 thousand birds and more than 30 dolphins were killed in the Russian tanker accident.

Politics • January 10, 02:17 PM • 25769 views
Fuel oil stains in the Black Sea: The Ministry of Environment answered whether there is a threat to the Odesa coast

The Ministry of Environment reports that there is no threat to the coast of Odesa from the spill of fuel oil from Russian tankers. The pollution over an area of about 1000 km² reached the coast of Crimea, killing more than 15,000 birds and 30 dolphins.

Society • January 10, 08:01 AM • 25777 views
The last warm day before a sharp cold snap: weather forecast for today

On January 10, cloudy weather with clearing, sometimes rain with sleet is forecast in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +4° to +16°, south wind with a shift to the west up to 12 m/s.

Society • January 10, 04:54 AM • 69906 views
Night drone attack in Kyiv region: Air defense is operating in nine regions of Ukraine

Russian occupants attack Kyiv region with drones at night on January 10. An air alert is declared in 9 regions of Ukraine, and air defense forces are working on targets.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 11:31 PM • 67598 views
Fuel oil from Russian tankers can reach the coast of Odesa and Mykolaiv - Pletenchuk

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy reported that the coasts of Odesa and Mykolaiv may have been contaminated with fuel oil from Russian tankers. The accident has already killed about 15-20 thousand birds and more than 30 dolphins off the coast of Crimea.

Society • January 9, 07:33 AM • 24901 views
Warming is coming to Ukraine: weather forecast for today

On January 9, cloudy weather is forecast in Ukraine with clearings, sometimes with precipitation in the form of rain and sleet. The air temperature will range from +2 to +15 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of Odesa region and Crimea.

Society • January 9, 04:38 AM • 38357 views
Crimean occupation authorities warn of risk of fuel oil spread to Odesa region

The occupation authorities of Crimea predict a deterioration of the situation with the fuel oil spill and its possible spread to Odesa region. More than 86,000 tons of fuel oil have already been collected in Crimea and the Kuban after the tanker accident.

Society • January 8, 04:29 PM • 38349 views
Cloudy and warm: weather forecast for today

On January 8, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and local precipitation in the form of rain. The daytime temperature will range from +3 to +14 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the country.

Society • January 8, 04:52 AM • 33284 views
Fuel oil spill near Crimea threatens the entire Black Sea

A significant fuel oil spill occurred near the temporarily occupied Crimea, reaching Sevastopol and Yevpatoriya. There may be from 4 to 8 thousand tons of toxic substances in the sea, which threaten the ecosystem of the entire region.

Society • January 8, 02:41 AM • 26950 views
Areas of fuel oil contamination found on the coast in Yevpatoriya

New areas of fuel oil contamination have been discovered on the coast of occupied Yevpatoriya after the Russian tanker accident. More than 126 tons of fuel oil have already been collected in Sevastopol, and more than 30 dolphins have died.

Society • January 7, 08:08 PM • 21202 views
Biologist: About 15-20 thousand birds have already died due to fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait

About 15-20 thousand birds died due to the fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait after the accident of Russian tankers. According to a biologist, 90% of the rescued birds have low chances of survival due to impaired thermoregulation.

Society • January 7, 05:27 PM • 20437 views
More than a thousand cases of “discrediting” the Russian army were recorded in Crimea

In the occupied Crimea, 1126 court cases have been registered for “discrediting” the Russian army. In 993 cases, fines have already been imposed, and 42 more cases are under consideration.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 02:15 PM • 29526 views
Occupants deployed military equipment in a sanatorium in Saki district of Crimea - “ATESH”

A new military facility of the occupiers was discovered in a sanatorium on Morskaya Street in the Saki district of Crimea. There is a large number of trucks and military personnel on the territory.

Society • January 7, 06:09 AM • 25029 views
Estonian navy commander says neither rf nor Ukraine dominate the Black Sea

Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Värk said there is no dominance of any side in the Black Sea. Both sides have freedom of action close to the coast with air defense, mines and shore support.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 11:39 AM • 29838 views
Russian Navy: Russia is trying to restore facilities near Kerch Bridge that were damaged by storms

Russia is trying to restore the defenses near the Kerch Bridge that were damaged by the storms. The occupiers have reinforced the facility with echeloned air defense systems and increased the number of fuel tankers to supply fuel.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 08:58 AM • 38249 views
Fuel oil discharge off the coast of occupied Crimea: more than 30 dolphins killed, kilometers of pollution

More than 30 dolphins died off the coast of occupied Crimea after the Volgoneft tanker accident. Fuel oil pollution stretches for kilometers.

Society • January 6, 08:29 AM • 25518 views
Occupants change tactics of fuel storage in the occupied territories - ATESH

The enemy military has started using civilian fuel trucks instead of military warehouses to store fuel. This is a response to successful attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the occupiers' logistics facilities.

Society • January 6, 05:41 AM • 31129 views
Fuel oil contamination reached three more cities in occupied Crimea

The coasts of occupied Feodosia, Alushta and Sudak have been affected by fuel oil pollution. Satellite images showed stains near the ports and along the coastline, and environmentalists warn of possible consequences.

Society • January 5, 04:18 PM • 30559 views