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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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Ukraine's air defense destroys more than half of the “Shahed” during a night attack by Russia

Air defense forces shot down 26 of 48 attack drones launched by Russia in the evening of October 28. The occupiers also launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile at Kryvyi Rih from the territory of Crimea.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 07:27 AM • 17092 views
Where to expect fog and rain: weather forecast for today

Mostly no precipitation in Ukraine, with light rain in the west. Temperatures at night will be 2-11° C, during the day 9-18° C, with partly fog and cloudy skies.

Society • October 29, 06:13 AM • 34231 views
Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih injures 10 people: a residential building is damaged

A missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injured 10 people and damaged a three-story residential building. A medical facility, a car and a gas pipeline were also damaged.

Society • October 28, 09:07 PM • 18937 views
134 combat engagements took place in the frontline: situation in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors remains tense - General Staff

There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 48 attempts to advance. The occupants carried out 70 air strikes and fired 3,800 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 08:31 PM • 18451 views
An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih - media

An explosion was heard in Kryvyi Rih after an air raid alert was issued. The air force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 08:05 PM • 16869 views
Russian troops have conducted 99 exercises in Crimea since the beginning of the year - mass media

The Russian military has conducted at least 99 exercises on the territory of Crimea in the first 9 months of 2024. The exercises damage the peninsula's ecosystem and violate international law.

Society • October 28, 06:56 PM • 21482 views
For the first time abroad: a court in Finland seized Russian assets in the case of Naftogaz's property in Crimea

The Helsinki District Court has seized Russian assets in Finland worth tens of millions of dollars. This is the first successful seizure of Russian assets in a lawsuit over the expropriation of property in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 09:59 AM • 24692 views
Series of nighttime explosions occurred in the occupied Crimea

In Dzhankoy, Simferopol and Chervonogvardeisky districts of Crimea, local residents reported numerous explosions.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 06:39 AM • 16148 views
Guerrillas recorded Russian military vessels in Sevastopol's Streltsy Bay

In Sevastopol, ATESH agents recorded the deployment of 5 Russian military vessels in Streltsy Bay. Among them are 3 combat boats.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 04:17 PM • 26830 views
Yermak voiced a key condition for peace: “the return of the last soldier of the invaders' army to russia”

The conference on the sixth point of the Peace Formula discussed the conditions for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. The event was organized by Ukraine and Lithuania and attended by representatives of 56 countries and international organizations.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 08:33 PM • 36301 views
Occupants in Crimea increase pressure on “loose” religious denominations

In the occupied Crimea, religious persecution of believers who do not belong to the “bonded” denominations is intensifying. The OCU temple was destroyed, Muslim schools are being closed, and “Jehovah's Witnesses” are being sentenced to real terms.

Society • October 25, 01:19 PM • 15603 views
More than a thousand cases of persecution for resistance to occupation have been recorded in Crimea since February 2022

More than a thousand cases of persecution for peaceful resistance have been recorded in occupied Crimea since February 2022. People are being punished for flying the Ukrainian flag, having a patriotic manicure, and listening to Ukrainian songs.

Society • October 24, 08:51 PM • 45600 views
A drone attacked a Russian military facility in Crimea: what was damaged

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, UAVs attacked a mobile unit of the 31st Air Defense Division near the village of Olenivka. The drone explosion damaged a mobile radar station.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 01:25 PM • 16269 views
Naval logistics in the Azov-Black Sea region is dead for Russia - Pletenchuk

The Russian Navy's combat-capable ships were relocated from Crimea to Novorossiysk due to Ukraine's constant attacks. After the destruction of the Caesar Kunikov, the occupiers' maritime logistics in the region virtually ceased to exist.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 12:00 PM • 16337 views
Zelensky at the Crimean Platform Summit: “Putin failed to make international crime part of the norm for nations”

The President of Ukraine spoke at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's support demonstrates the failure of Russia's attempts to legitimize the occupation of Crimea and other international crimes.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 08:26 AM • 17735 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 4 missiles and 50 UAVs, 40 drones downed

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and 4 missiles. Defense forces shot down 40 UAVs in different regions, 7 were lost and 3 were recovered. The missiles did not reach their targets, and combat operations continue.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:53 AM • 36282 views
Crimean resident Aziz Akhtemov, convicted by the Russian Federation, arrived at the detention center in the Novosibirsk region

Aziz Akhtemov, a Crimean convicted by the Russian Federation, arrived at SIZO-1 in Novosibirsk region after 1. 5 months of the stage. He is awaiting further transfer to a penal colony, the location of which is still unknown.

Society • October 24, 12:15 AM • 69489 views
Six more children rescued from occupation - Ombudsman

Six Ukrainian children have been returned from the occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA plan. The families faced pressure on the TOT and are now receiving assistance with reintegration in the government-controlled territory.

Society • October 23, 01:35 PM • 31375 views
Invaders are building a new ammunition depot near Novorossiysk - ATES

ATES agents discovered a large-scale construction of closed ammunition depots near the base of the 7th Airborne Assault Division near Novorossiysk. The purpose is to protect against attacks by Ukrainian UAVs and missiles.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 10:09 AM • 17139 views
No contact with Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov for almost three weeks - wife

The wife of the Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov, convicted by the Russian Federation, said that he has not been in touch for three weeks. The last letter from him was dated October 2, and the family has not received any calls for more than two and a half months.

Society • October 22, 09:07 PM • 59821 views
Erdogan receives Ukrainian Foreign Minister: they talked about peace and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea

Andriy Sybiga met with Turkish President Erdogan. They discussed support for Ukraine, freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and ways to a just peace.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 07:20 PM • 52548 views
77-year-old Ukrainian woman evacuated from occupied Crimea

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported on the successful evacuation of a 77-year-old woman from the occupied Crimea. Due to her advanced age and health condition, she needed urgent medical care, which she could not receive in the occupied territory.

Society • October 21, 01:49 PM • 19404 views
Poroshenko's statement about Kyiv's personal defense is PR on the deaths of defenders - military

Ukrainian soldier Oleksiy “Stalker” called Petro Poroshenko's statement about his personal defense of Kyiv with weapons a lie. He accused Poroshenko of speculating on the deaths of the fallen defenders of Kyiv region.

Politics • October 21, 01:09 PM • 16398 views
Sibiga and Fidan discuss Turkish assistance in the release of prisoners of war

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Turkey discuss assistance in the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war from russian captivity. Documents were signed to strengthen cooperation between the ministries.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 11:53 AM • 17008 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with three missiles and 116 drones, 59 UAVs downed

On the night of October 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 116 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 59 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 07:09 AM • 29799 views
Ukraine must restore its sovereignty before joining NATO - NATO PA President Connolly

NATO PA President Jerry Connolly said that Ukraine is on its way to membership in the Alliance, but first has to restore its territorial integrity. The best-case scenario is that all of Ukraine will join after the war is over.

Politics • October 20, 12:03 PM • 33890 views
Occupants mostly shell Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles - RPA

Occupants are shelling Kryvyi Rih mainly with ballistic missiles from Crimea. After the enemy retreated beyond the Dnipro River, shelling with artillery and MLRS stopped, said the head of the Kryvyi Rih Regional Military Administration.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 10:56 AM • 25602 views
Former Yukos top executive found dead in Russia: according to preliminary information, he fell out of a window

Mikhail Rogachev, a former Yukos top executive, is found dead near his home in Moscow. According to preliminary information, he fell out of a window, leaving a suicide note and a text message to his sister.

News of the World • October 20, 10:49 AM • 20541 views
Pletenchuk: Occupants intensify patrolling the western and southern coasts of Crimea

The Russian occupiers are using the entire fleet to patrol the western and southern coasts of Crimea. The goal is to protect the remnants of the fleet from possible drone attacks and to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 08:14 AM • 22483 views
Sabotage in Kherson region: relay cabinet destroyed near Crimea - ATESH

An agent of the ATES movement conducted a successful sabotage near Novooleksiyivka, destroying a relay cabinet. The operation complicated the occupiers' logistics, especially the supply of fuel after the attack on the port in Feodosia.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 02:19 AM • 82389 views