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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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Russian invaders launch a chatbot to hold illegal elections in the TOT of Ukraine - Resistance

Russia is creating a chatbot to organize illegal elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine in 2025-2026. The goal is to increase the number of “deputies” from the occupied regions in the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • January 5, 01:16 AM • 67244 views
An emergency situation is declared in Sevastopol due to a fuel oil spill on the beaches

Several beaches in occupied Sevastopol were found to be contaminated with fuel oil after a tanker accident in the Kerch Strait. Local authorities declared a state of emergency of regional significance.

Crimes and emergencies • January 4, 01:25 PM • 31161 views
Russia has already lost almost half of the barge barriers at the Kerch bridge

Satellite images showed a reduction in the number of protective barges near the Kerch bridge from 34 to 18 units due to fall and winter storms. russia makes no attempt to restore the lost barriers.

Society • January 4, 10:52 AM • 39050 views
Snow and ice are expected in Ukraine: weather forecasters gave a forecast for January 4

On January 4, Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap with snow and ice, with temperatures ranging from -3° to +2°. Traffic on the roads will be hampered by weather conditions, with winds of up to 18 m/s.

Society • January 4, 05:36 AM • 72666 views
Oil slick after Russian tanker accident reaches Sevastopol

An oil slick measuring 1. 5 by 1.5 meters after the Russian tanker accident reached Sevastopol. Birds contaminated with fuel oil were found in the areas of Uchkuyivka, Laspi and Omega Bay.

Crimes and emergencies • January 3, 12:57 PM • 23918 views
More than 4 km of coastline in occupied Crimea polluted with oil as a result of a tanker accident

Two areas of oil pollution were discovered in Crimea after the tanker accident in the Kerch Strait. The total length of the pollution is 3.9 km, and 150 people are involved in the cleanup.

Society • January 2, 03:28 PM • 26004 views
DIU confirms destruction of two Russian helicopters by naval drones near Crimea

Magura V5 maritime drones destroyed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters near occupied Crimea. The third helicopter was damaged and managed to land.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 10:20 AM • 26679 views
Explosions in Mykolaiv amid large-scale air raid in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile use in several regions of Ukraine. Missile threat from the occupied Crimea and Kursk region are recorded, and explosions were confirmed in Mykolaiv.

Society • January 1, 12:40 PM • 28243 views
Russian defense ministry says sea drones attack on Crimea: what is known

The Russian military agency has claimed the destruction of three maritime drones near Crimea, but has not provided evidence. Kacha village reports the elimination of russian navy helicopter pilots.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 11:30 AM • 23379 views
Fuel oil emissions recorded on Anapa beach in Russia

Localized emissions of oil products after the accident of two Volgoneft tankers were found on the central beach of Anapa. The damage to the Black Sea ecosystem could amount to billions, and injured birds are found on the coast.

Crimes and emergencies • December 31, 06:54 PM • 24460 views
Ukraine's environmental losses from the war have reached $70 billion

The Ministry of Environment has assessed the extent of environmental damage caused by Russian aggression. 3 million hectares of forests were destroyed, more than 6,500 environmental crimes were recorded, and 180 million tons of CO₂ were emitted.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 03:49 PM • 23587 views
Occupied Crimea may be without Internet during New Year's holidays

Mobile internet may be cut off at any time of the day during the New Year holidays in occupied Crimea. Cable Internet and Wi-Fi will continue to work as usual.

Society • December 31, 03:03 PM • 24698 views
Historic strike: Magura V5 maritime drone shoots down an enemy air target - an Mi-8 helicopter for the first time

A Magura V5 maritime drone with R-73 SeeDragon missiles destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut. The second enemy helicopter was damaged and managed to reach the airfield.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 07:19 AM • 29592 views
Occupants in Kherson region received special instructions before the assault: guerrillas explained why

Soldiers of the 1218th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation have been ordered to wear personal data in bullet casings for identification purposes. The command is preparing for significant losses of personnel during the planned assault operations.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 06:58 PM • 40298 views
Fuel oil is moving to occupied Yalta: the coast and birds are in danger

After a Russian tanker accident in the Kerch Strait, a fuel oil slick moves toward Yalta. Local residents find contaminated birds, which are taken to the Skazka Zoo for treatment.

Society • December 30, 01:54 PM • 22125 views
Sibiga spoke about the historic meeting with the new leader of Syria in Damascus

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga visits Damascus and meets with Syria's new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Ukraine is ready to restore diplomatic relations and expand cooperation with the new Syrian government.

Politics • December 30, 10:15 AM • 22444 views
Explosions were heard in the occupied Crimea at night

In the village of Chornomorske in the occupied Crimea, a series of explosions lasted from 4:00 to 7:00 am on December 30. Local residents report hearing gunfire, possible missile launches, and internet outages.

Society • December 30, 08:04 AM • 24168 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with S-300 missiles and drones: 9 UAVs are shot down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 6 S-300/S-400 missiles and 10 Shahed drones from Crimea and Belgorod region. Ukrainian forces shot down 9 UAVs over Mykolaiv region.

War in Ukraine • December 29, 09:10 AM • 25916 views
Russia does not stop oil transportation through the Kerch Strait after the accident of Volgoneft tankers

After the accident of two tankers and the fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait, Russia continues to transport oil products. Among the operating vessels, there are tankers of the same age as the accidental Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239.

News of the World • December 27, 12:42 PM • 16978 views
Rivne agent of Russian Federation was preparing to blow up railroad tracks to disrupt supply of ammunition

An agent of the Russian GRU was detained in Rivne, who was preparing to blow up railroad tracks to disrupt the supply of ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The offender acted as part of a network and expected to receive 40% of $100,000 for the sabotage.

War in Ukraine • December 27, 11:49 AM • 20843 views
Information on the damage to the Russian ship “Fedor Uryupin” is still being verified - Navy

A spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy said that information about the possible damage to the Russian ship Fedor Uryupin in Crimea is being checked. Earlier, Crimean Wind reported a drone attack on the vessel near Chornomorsk.

War in Ukraine • December 27, 08:44 AM • 18461 views
Occupants build defensive structures at Saki airfield in Crimea - ATESH

At the Saki airfield in occupied Crimea, Russians are building protective structures for aircraft. The ATES movement provided the Ukrainian Defense Forces with information on the deployment of equipment and personnel at the facility.

War in Ukraine • December 27, 07:24 AM • 17867 views
Environmental disaster: Peru declares state of emergency due to oil spill into the ocean

The Peruvian government has declared an environmental emergency due to an oil spill by the state-owned company Petroperu. 10,000 square meters of the ocean surface were polluted, 7 beaches and local fauna were affected.

News of the World • December 27, 02:17 AM • 19661 views
Media: YouTube and VPN services are being restricted in occupied Crimea

YouTube stopped working on the occupied peninsula without a VPN. The popular VPN services Lantern and NTHLink have problems with access, and only some paid services are working.

Technologies • December 26, 01:55 PM • 16341 views
Temperature to reach +2° in Ukraine on Friday, will not change significantly over the weekend - forecasters

On December 27, sleet, rain and ice are expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -3° to +2°. On the weekend of December 28-29, it will be mostly without precipitation, with a chance of precipitation only in the north.

Society • December 26, 11:53 AM • 14201 views
Where to expect sleet and ice: weather forecast for today

On December 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, with precipitation in some places. Temperatures will be -5° to +6°, with ice and fog possible in the western regions.

Society • December 26, 06:14 AM • 19787 views
Precipitation and sudden temperature changes: weather forecast for today

On December 26, it will be cloudy in most regions of Ukraine, but without precipitation. Snow with rain is expected in Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and rain in Crimea.

Society • December 26, 05:29 AM • 16917 views
Crimean collaborator sentenced to 8 years in prison for cooperation with Russia

The court sentenced the “head of the State Committee for Youth Policy of the Republic of Crimea” in absentia to 8 years in prison for collaboration. The convict has been leading the Crimean branch of the Young Guard of United Russia since 2020.

War in Ukraine • December 25, 03:25 PM • 24052 views
The oil spill from sunken tankers from the Kerch Strait will move towards nature reserves - Ministry of Environment

After the accident of Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait on December 15, fuel oil spilled into the sea. According to the forecast by December 31, the pollution will reach the Opuk Nature Reserve and the open waters of the Black Sea.

Society • December 25, 02:45 PM • 19990 views
Crimean occupation authorities' actions may lead to deterioration of the situation after the accident in the Kerch Strait - CPJ

The Russian authorities have admitted that they downplayed the scale of the environmental disaster in the Kerch Strait. The occupation authorities of Crimea decided to bring oil-contaminated sand to the territory of the unfinished nuclear power plant in Shcholkino.

Crimes and emergencies • December 25, 02:21 PM • 19533 views