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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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"Cotton will find you everywhere": SBU and GUR hit important targets in Sevastopol, Tuapse and Novorossiysk

On May 17, a number of military facilities of the aggressor state in Novorossiysk, Tuapse in Russia and the temporarily occupied Sevastopol in Crimea were damaged as a result of joint actions by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 09:58 AM • 15462 views
Russia claims to have attacked more than 100 drones at night: what is known

Russia claims to have destroyed and intercepted 102 drones over the territory of the Russian Federation and Crimea, as well as six unmanned boats in the Black Sea on the night of May 17.

News of the World • May 17, 05:14 AM • 26448 views
Power supply disrupted in occupied Sevastopol due to UAV crash into substation

In the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, there was a partial power outage due to a downed drone hitting the equipment of the Sevastopol substation.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:57 PM • 24769 views
Explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Crimea

Explosions were heard in the russian-occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:06 PM • 111612 views
A monument to the victims of the Crimean Tatar genocide will be opened in Ukraine this year

A monument to the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people through mass deportation in 1944 will be unveiled in Ukraine in the first half of this year.

Society • May 16, 01:02 PM • 17208 views
Pro-russian court in occupied Crimea fines lawyer for post on illegal mobilisation of students with military deferment

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, lawyer Emil Kurbedinov was fined for publishing about the illegal conscription of students with a deferment from military service.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:32 AM • 18954 views
Harvard names Putin's likely successor: who is it

The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University suggests that if Vladimir Putin decides to choose a successor, his aide Alexei Dyumin is likely to be the best candidate.

News of the World • May 16, 10:17 AM • 20838 views
Pletenchuk: Occupied Crimea was quite densely saturated with aircraft - Pletenchuk

The temporarily occupied Crimea was densely populated with aviation, and the Russians, unable to patrol the coastal waters with ships, used the air component more.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:53 AM • 102115 views
The Russian Defense Ministry announced a night attack on four regions and Crimea: what is known

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported overnight attacks on the Belgorod, Kaluga, Bryansk and Tula regions and Crimea, claiming that 11 UAVs, 2 shells and a Tochka-U missile were shot down.

News of the World • May 16, 06:19 AM • 22423 views
Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea was hit for the second time in 24 hours: fire reported

Satellite imagery confirms a nighttime fire at the Belbek airfield in Crimea, as well as reports of a hit.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 05:32 AM • 21086 views
Two Turkish citizens sentenced to 11 years for smuggling 190 kg of heroin

Two Turkish citizens are sentenced to 11 years in prison for smuggling over 190 kg of heroin from Iran to Ukraine and organizing a large-scale drug trafficking scheme.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 06:04 PM • 40049 views
Ukraine may have damaged MiG-31 fighters as a result of strike on Belbek airfield - Defense Express

A missile strike on a Russian airfield in occupied Crimea could have damaged MiG-31 fighters. In total, 24 airplanes and six helicopters can be counted at this base.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:17 AM • 100685 views
It was loud in the area of the Belbek airfield near the occupied Sevastopol at night, locals say "something is still burning"

Last night, explosions were reported near the Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea and, according to the Russian Federation, there was Russian air defense activity, and satellite images showed fires near the airfield's runway and parking areas.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:51 AM • 27014 views
Another 1.5 thousand land plots in occupied Crimea to be transferred to participants of war against Ukraine

In Crimea, another 1,500 land plots are being transferred to participants in Russia's war against Ukraine in the Saki and Chornomorsk districts.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 03:42 PM • 37128 views
"Absurd": Kuleba debunks "one of Russia's favorite lies" about peace talks in spring 2022

Kuleba debunked "one of Russia's favorite lies" about peace talks in the spring of 2022.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:22 PM • 22137 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 18 of 18 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down all 18 Russian attack drones launched during a night attack on May 14.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:03 AM • 56335 views
To protect against Ukrainian drones: russians set up boom barriers across Sevastopol Bay

russians set up booby traps and barriers in Sevastopol Bay in an attempt to protect their fleet from Ukrainian kamikaze drones in occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:31 PM • 21996 views
Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 4 UAVs over Belgorod region, governor says they were damaged

The Russian government claims that its air defense forces shot down allegedly 4 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region. However, the governor of the region says that one of the drones crashed in a parking lot, damaging 8 cars, and another one landed near a residential building without detonation.

News of the World • May 13, 02:15 PM • 19214 views
In Crimea, the occupiers convicted five Ukrainian citizens for "espionage"

In annexed Crimea, a Russian court sentenced five Ukrainian citizens to long prison terms of 11 to 16 years for "spying" for Ukraine, accusing them of collecting and transmitting information about the movements of Russian troops to the Ukrainian security service.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 12:51 PM • 16041 views
Missile attack on Crimea: Russian air defense base on Mount Ai-Petri damaged, military unit commander killed - Russian media

A Russian air defense base on Mount Ai-Petri in Crimea was damaged by a missile strike, killing commander Alexander Kulakov and another serviceman, and injuring others.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 12:17 PM • 19086 views
Occupants suffer losses in Kharkiv region, 42nd Brigade confirms destruction of fifty invaders per day

Ukrainian troops killed more than 50 Russian occupants near Pylyne, Hlyboke and Lukianets in Kharkiv region overnight.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 11:32 AM • 22282 views
Headed an illegal armed group during the seizure of Crimea: Russian State Duma deputy is served with a notice of suspicion

A member of the Russian State Duma, who led an illegal armed group during the seizure of Crimea in 2014, was notified of suspicion of high treason and the creation of an illegal armed group.

Crimes and emergencies • May 13, 10:08 AM • 22309 views
Ukrposhta to issue stamps with embroideries of Crimea and Kharkiv

Ukrposhta will issue stamps with embroidered shirts of Crimea and Kharkiv region to support these regions.

Society • May 13, 08:32 AM • 17402 views
"He was preparing missile strikes": SBU detains FSB agent in Rivne

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent in Rivne who was preparing coordinates for Russian missile and drone strikes on military targets and critical infrastructure in the region, conducting reconnaissance and tracking the movements of Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 07:08 AM • 27138 views
Russia reports night attack on three regions and Crimea: what is known

Russia claims that its air defense system shot down missiles and drones over the Belgorod, Kursk, Lipetsk regions and Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 06:33 AM • 23481 views
Blinken: Ukraine can effectively defend its positions in the east

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed confidence that Ukraine will be able to effectively defend its positions in the east, consolidate its gains in the Black Sea region, and keep russian troops at bay.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:16 AM • 107827 views
UN: 129 civilians killed, nearly 600 wounded in April as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine

According to the UN, in April 2024, at least 129 civilians were killed and 574 injured as a result of intense fighting near the front line in Ukraine.

Society • May 10, 06:30 PM • 42546 views
Guerrillas discover large oil depot and military equipment parking lot in occupied Crimea

ATES guerrillas discovered a large oil depot and a military parking lot with a small amount of equipment in the Hvardiyskiy district of Simferopol district in occupied Crimea and shared its coordinates.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 05:15 PM • 69754 views
Zelenskyy: Putin will go to complete destruction and occupation of Ukraine, and then Russian missiles will fly to Europe

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that if Ukraine is not helped, Putin will move to the complete destruction and occupation of our country, after which Russian missiles will target neighboring countries.

Politics • May 10, 01:59 PM • 21714 views
European integration will be everywhere - from Sevastopol to Kyiv - Stefanishyna

Ukraine will insist on full territorial integration without any restrictions in the EU membership agreement, citing the precedent of Cyprus and demanding guarantees of inclusion of Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Politics • May 10, 12:47 PM • 27890 views