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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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Invaders blocked the Crimean Bridge, explosions were heard in Kerch

Invaders blocked traffic on the Crimean Bridge, explosions are heard in Kerch near the Zatoka shipyard. In the Kerch Strait, they report the possible appearance of Ukrainian naval drones.

News of the World • December 6, 05:50 AM • 18929 views
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison in Crimea for alleged cooperation with SBU

The occupation court of Crimea sentenced a 45-year-old man to 15 years in prison for allegedly passing the coordinates of Russian air defense forces to the SBU. The convict allegedly sent the data via a messenger in September 2023.

Crimes and emergencies • December 5, 03:22 AM • 52871 views
Zelenskyy dismissed Tasheva from the position of his representative in Crimea

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree to dismiss Tamila Tasheva from the position of permanent representative of the president in Crimea.

Politics • December 4, 10:14 AM • 15807 views
Whether to expect frost and precipitation: the weather forecaster gave a forecast for December 4

December 4 in Ukraine will be cloudy, without precipitation, with fog in the West and Northeast. The temperature will range from -5° at night to +9° during the day, with the warmest weather in the Crimea.

Society • December 4, 06:23 AM • 10796 views
Inhumane conditions in "boarding houses" for the elderly in the occupied territories-resistance

In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, there is a critical situation in boarding houses for the elderly due to a lack of medicines and staff. Recently, a 73-year-old woman died in Crimea due to the replacement of necessary medicines with existing ones.

Society • December 4, 12:17 AM • 42902 views
Prepares Crimean schoolchildren for war against Ukraine: SBU reported suspicion to rashist in absentia

The SBU has collected evidence against Andrei Popov, who directs the preparation of Crimean schoolchildren for the war with Ukraine. He teaches children Military Affairs and spreads anti-Ukrainian propaganda in Crimea and occupied Zaporizhia region.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 02:15 PM • 40001 views
Loss of sovereignty and independence in the past — Zelensky

The president of Ukraine said that the most difficult moments regarding the risks of losing sovereignty were left behind. He acknowledged the lack of forces to return all the occupied territories and the need for diplomatic solutions.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 08:29 PM • 19456 views
Zelensky admitted that Ukraine does not have enough forces to return the occupied territories

The president of Ukraine recognized the lack of military forces for the liberation of all occupied territories, including Crimea. He stressed the need for diplomatic solutions, provided that there is sufficient force to deter Russian aggression.

Politics • December 2, 08:35 AM • 15650 views
Zelensky is playing a diplomatic game with Trump - Politico

The president of Ukraine is building a strategy for relations with potential US President Trump. Zelensky is trying to make sure that Putin is responsible for the failure of peace talks.

Politics • December 1, 08:02 AM • 39619 views
Ukrainian intelligence officers destroyed three more expensive radar systems in the occupied Crimea

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of defense of Ukraine launched successful strikes on Russian radar systems in the occupied Crimea. One Kasta-2e2 radar station and two Podyot radars were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 07:54 AM • 24444 views
Warm and dry: weather forecast for the last day of autumn

On November 30, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with no precipitation. The air temperature will range from 0 to +10 degrees, in the south it is warmest, in some places fog and ice.

Society • November 30, 06:47 AM • 31894 views
Ukraine managed to return 8 more children from the occupied territories: who helped and how

8 children aged from 6 to 16 years were returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Seven children returned with the help of Qatar, one - through the humanitarian corridor.

Society • November 29, 05:17 PM • 25176 views
First in Ukraine: Lviv region cleansed of religious communities of the Moscow Patriarchate

All religious communities of the Moscow Patriarchate in the Lviv region have ceased their activities. 27 communities joined the OCU, and another 27 closed on their own.

Society • November 29, 01:24 PM • 15661 views
The Russian Defense Ministry announces a night attack on 4 regions: an oil depot is burning, smoke was visible in Tuapse

Russia announced the attack of 47 Ukrainian lawless prisoners in several regions. At the Atlas naftobase near the Kam'yanskom district, vinikla pozhezha at the naftobase, as well as dim over the sea at Tuapse.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 06:44 AM • 16527 views
Warm but snowy: weather forecast for November 29

In Ukraine, on November 29, warming is expected with sleet and rain in some areas. The temperature will range from -6° to +12°, with ice on the roads in the northern regions.

Society • November 29, 05:53 AM • 42842 views
Ukrainian intelligence destroyed a російську 5 million Russian radar station in Crimea

Ukrainian intelligence conducted a successful operation in the occupied Crimea, destroying the Russian podlet radar system. The cost of the destroyed radar, which was used to detect air targets, is 5 5 million.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 01:28 PM • 17688 views
In the occupied Crimea, they plan to erect a monument to "mothers of their heroes"

The head of the Mejlis Refat Chubarov sharply criticized this initiative of the occupation authorities.

War in Ukraine • November 28, 01:20 PM • 17599 views
Where to expect snow and rain: weather forecast for today

In Ukraine, contrasting weather is expected: from snow in the Northeast to rain in the West. The temperature will range from -3° at night to +10° during the day in the south of the country.

Society • November 28, 06:22 AM • 17154 views
Unarmia: Russia is preparing children for war in the occupied territories

In the occupied Donetsk region, more than 5 thousand children joined the Russian militarized organization "YunArmia". The invaders plan to hold military training camps for children at the training grounds of the Crimea together with contract soldiers.

Society • November 27, 08:59 PM • 58017 views
Explosions occurred in the occupied Crimea: what is happening

In the Saki District of the occupied Crimea, local residents report explosions. In Sevastopol, the movement of ground public transport was suspended, but later the air alarm was lights out.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 05:22 PM • 25631 views
Russian Telegram channels announced an attack on the Belbek in the occupied Crimea

Russian sources report an attack on about 40 UAVs and missiles in Crimea, in particular on the Belbek airfield. In Sevastopol, smoke was observed and explosions were heard.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 09:55 AM • 22847 views
“It will be a political end": Dmytro Kuleba reveals under what conditions Zelenskyy may not sign a peace agreement

The former Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that Zelensky cannot sign a peace agreement that recognizes the occupation of Crimea or Donbass. According to Kuleba, this is prohibited by the Constitution and will mean the political end of the president.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 09:05 AM • 20255 views
In the occupied Crimea "restless" morning: explosions and smoke are reported

In the occupied Crimea, the active operation of Russian air defense in the area of the Belbek airfield was recorded. Local residents report explosions and smoke in Sevastopol.

War in Ukraine • November 27, 07:39 AM • 17475 views
Archimandrite of the UOC-MP received 15 years in prison for treason

The court sentenced in absentia the former rector of the Cathedral of the Kherson Diocese of the UOC-MP for high treason. Archimandrite Alexey collaborated with the invaders, blessed the pseudo-referendum and fled to the Crimea.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 02:17 PM • 20366 views
ATES agent commits sabotage on the railway between Kherson region and temporarily occupied Crimea

A guerrilla of the ATES movement destroyed the electrical equipment of a relay cabinet in the village of Oleksiyivka in Kherson region. The sabotage is aimed at disrupting the logistics of enemy troops on the Novooleksiyivka-Melitopol railway line.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 03:51 AM • 20548 views
Crimean resident Yatskin spent 50 days in a Russian detention center because of an unbuttoned button

Political prisoner Ivan Yatskin, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Russian Federation, was placed in a punishment cell for trumped-up violations. He is subjected to inhuman treatment in the detention center and is kept in terrible conditions.

Crimes and emergencies • November 25, 07:55 PM • 15639 views
Media: Bankova Street plans to dismiss DIU chief Budanov for the second time

Sources report that Kyrylo Budanov may be replaced as head of military intelligence in December. The SBU denies information about the possibility of appointing Oleksandr Poklad as the new head of the DIU.

Politics • November 25, 06:08 PM • 23737 views
From -8°C to +16°C: weather forecast for today

Ukraine is expected to experience a sharp change in weather conditions on November 23. In the west and north, there will be snow and ice with temperatures as low as -8°, while in the south it will rain and reach +16°.

Society • November 23, 07:19 AM • 22253 views
In the occupied Crimea, the implementation of mobilization plans has been transferred to district police officers - Resistance

In Crimea, a quota has been set for district police officers - three “volunteers” per day to participate in the war against Ukraine. The police force people to go to war under the threat of imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • November 23, 03:08 AM • 71252 views
Guerrillas record russia sending untrained mobilized soldiers to fight and deploying barrier troops

Guerrillas in Crimea recorded the sending of untrained mobilized people and old equipment to Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions. They are being followed by barrier troops to prevent retreat.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 03:09 PM • 16514 views