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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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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the path to restoring relations with Syria is on the backdrop of the fall of the Assad regime

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. The new government should review relations with the Russian Federation and recognize the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Politics • December 8, 06:45 PM • 42011 views
Terrorists set up new firing positions on the embankment of Yevpatoria - "Atesh"

The partisan movement "Atesh" discovered the construction of New firing points on the embankment of Yevpatoria. Similar fortifications appear along the entire western coast of Crimea.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 06:46 AM • 74138 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect rain and ice on the roads tomorrow

Forecasters predict cloudy weather for tomorrow with rain on the Right Bank and ice in the Northeast. The temperature will range from -1° to +14°, with wind gusts up to 20 M/s.

Society • December 7, 06:53 PM • 24669 views
In the Russian Federation, they announced a drone attack: which areas were under attack

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the shooting down of four Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Astrakhan and Voronezh regions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine did not comment on this information.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 07:41 AM • 20606 views
Ukraine attacked Russian surveillance systems off the coast of the occupied Crimea with naval drones

Ukrainian military naval drones attacked Russian targets near the occupied Crimea. Enemy surveillance systems on captured gas platforms were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 07:11 AM • 21224 views
In the center of Kerch, the internet disappeared after reports of explosions

In the center of Kerch, mobile internet disappeared after a series of explosions near the Zatoka shipyard. The invaders blocked the Crimean Bridge.

Society • December 6, 10:03 AM • 16193 views
Now there are 401 people's deputies in the Parliament: Tasheva and Lukashuk took the oath of office

Tamila Tasheva and Bohdan Lukashuk took the oath of office of people's Deputies of Ukraine, increasing the number of parliamentarians to 401. Tasheva replaced Oleg Makarov, and Lukashuk - Alena Shkrum.

Politics • December 6, 08:39 AM • 17553 views
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 • 18961 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 • 52898 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 • 15828 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 • 10810 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 • 42917 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 • 40010 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 • 19471 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 • 15669 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 • 39645 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 • 24463 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 • 31911 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 • 25201 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 • 15696 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 • 16559 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 • 42860 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 • 17716 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 • 17616 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 • 17163 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 • 58032 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 • 25650 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 • 22881 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 • 20267 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 • 17500 views