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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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Russia attacked Ukraine with two missiles and 66 attack UAVs: 29 drones shot down, 31 lost, 2 returned to Russia

On the night of October 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 66 drones. Air defense shot down 29 UAVs, 31 were lost to electronic warfare, and 2 were returned to Russia. The attack lasted 8 hours, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 08:19 AM • 12115 views
Active burning stopped at the damaged oil depot in Feodosia - media

Active combustion has stopped at the oil depot in Feodosia, which was hit on October 7. Only faint light smoke can be seen, and the powerful sound heard the day before was from the destruction of a tank.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 06:59 AM • 12065 views
Northern Lights illuminate the night sky across Ukraine: photos

A rare phenomenon of the northern lights was recorded in different regions of Ukraine at night. Photos of the illuminated sky were published from the north to the south of the country against the backdrop of a powerful solar storm.

Society • October 11, 06:27 AM • 15111 views
There is a total shortage of personnel on the labor market in the occupied Crimea - CNS

The labor market in occupied Crimea is facing a total shortage of labor. This is due to the fact that civilians are leaving the region due to the fear of increased hostilities and the transformation of the peninsula into a military base.

Society • October 11, 01:38 AM • 20044 views
A large warehouse for artillery and tanks of the Russian army was discovered by ATES guerrillas in Donetsk region

A large ammunition depot of the Russian occupation forces was found on the territory of an abandoned plant in Panteleimonivka. The warehouse is of strategic importance for supplying artillery and tank units in the Toretsk sector.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 12:38 PM • 13466 views
Explosion occurs in Mykolaiv after warning of enemy high-speed target

An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. The Air Force warned of a high-speed target from Crimea in the northwestern direction and the threat of ballistic missile use.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:49 AM • 12621 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 missiles and 62 attack drones, shooting down 41 enemy drones

On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 08:24 AM • 14941 views
NASA monitoring spots fire near military airfield in Adygea in Russia after attack, evacuates nearby village

NASA's system detected a fire near the Khanskaya military airfield in Adygea after a UAV attack. The head of the region confirmed the attack, reported the evacuation of a nearby village and the absence of casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:59 AM • 11819 views
Participants of the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit support the Peace Formula: text of the declaration

The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:55 AM • 23389 views
Up to 23°C and mostly no precipitation: weather forecast for today

Warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine on October 10, except for Crimea and Kherson region. The temperature will be 18-23° during the day, 7-12° at night, southeast wind of 5-10 m/s, gusts up to 15-20 m/s in the west.

Society • October 10, 05:19 AM • 24581 views
Taigan reservoir in occupied Crimea continues to dry up due to drought - media

In occupied Crimea, the Taigan Reservoir continues to dry up due to lack of precipitation. Experts predict a dry period that could lead to water supply problems in the Southeast in the summer of 2025.

Society • October 9, 12:58 PM • 10094 views
The court transferred to the state ownership a bulk carrier detained for illegal entry into Crimean ports

The court transferred the ownership of a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship to Ukraine for illegally entering the ports of occupied Crimea. The captain is accused of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 11:40 AM • 12130 views
Day three: new footage of the fire at the oil depot in Feodosia after the hit

An oil storage facility in occupied Feodosia continues to burn after an attack by the Ukrainian army. Two more tanks exploded at night. This is the largest terminal in Crimea that provided fuel to the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:57 AM • 13493 views
Occupied Crimea says air defense system shot down an air target over Sevastopol

An air alert is announced in Sevastopol, Russian air defense shoots down one target over the water. Two explosions are reported in Sevastopol and Bakhchisaray district, no information on damage.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 01:52 PM • 12401 views
Burning for the second day: satellite photos of the Russian oil terminal in Feodosia attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have appeared

The first satellite images of the fire at the oil depot in the occupied port of Feodosia have been released. The Pantsir-S1 air defense system was not damaged, although it was located near the burning tanks.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 01:28 PM • 13375 views
Two former SBU officials in Crimea are sentenced to 15 years for cyberattacks on Ukrainian government agencies

Two former SBU officials in Crimea have been convicted of high treason and cyberattacks on Ukraine. They unauthorizedly interfered with the operation of personal computers and automated systems of Ukrainian government agencies.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 01:12 PM • 13401 views
Explosions in occupied Crimea: what is known

Residents of the temporarily occupied Crimea heard two powerful explosions on October 8. The sounds of the explosions were heard from Sevastopol to Miskhor, as well as in Bakhchisaray district and Yalta.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 12:59 PM • 12049 views
The fire area after the oil terminal in Feodosia was hit increased to 2.5 thousand square meters

An oil port in occupied Feodosia continues to burn after an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The fire area has grown to 2.5 thousand square meters, according to the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 12:40 PM • 12641 views
SBU detains Kremlin ideologue of “SVO” Dmitry Chistilin

Law enforcers detained an aide to Putin's former advisor who supported Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Chistilin was involved in promoting the Kremlin's interests abroad and organized interference in elections in Europe.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 10:47 AM • 12935 views
18 out of 19 enemy drones destroyed overnight, one returned to Russia, enemy attacked Odesa region with two Iskanders

On the night of October 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 19 drones. Air defense shot down all drones over 5 regions, 18 were destroyed, and 1 returned to Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:58 AM • 44514 views
“It's burning down": Andryushchenko shares new footage of fire after hit in Feodosia

An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol said that the fire at the oil terminal in occupied Feodosia is still ongoing. Earlier, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a successful strike on this facility, which was used to supply the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:54 AM • 36189 views
Drone strikes recorded in several districts of occupied Crimea

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, drone strikes were recorded in Hvardiyske, Simferopol district, Novofedorivka and Saki. Eyewitnesses reported the sounds of explosions in Myrne, Stormove and Yevpatoria.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 07:35 PM • 52425 views
Family of a Ukrainian Navy officer evacuated from occupied Crimea under the nose of the Russian FSB

The special intelligence unit “Angels” rescued the family of a Ukrainian Navy officer from Crimea after they were detained by the FSB. The operation was conducted secretly on the order of the Navy Commander, and 4 people were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 02:43 PM • 16681 views
More than 200 people in occupied Crimea illegally imprisoned by Russia

218 people, including 132 Crimean Tatars, illegally imprisoned by the Russian Federation in Crimea. 43 arrested, 151 imprisoned, 26 without status. The transfer of Crimean Tatars to Russian prisons has been documented.

Society • October 7, 02:00 PM • 15445 views
Traffic on Kerch highway is restricted in Feodosia after oil terminal is hit

Traffic on the Kerch highway is restricted after the damage to the offshore oil terminal in Feodosia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the strike on the largest terminal in Crimea, which supplied the needs of the Russian occupation army.

Society • October 7, 09:17 AM • 13848 views
General Staff confirms strike on oil terminal in occupied Feodosia

The General Staff reported a successful strike on an offshore oil terminal in occupied Feodosia. The facility was the largest in Crimea in terms of transshipment of oil products used to supply the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 05:30 AM • 13446 views
Oil depot burns in Feodosia after UAV attack

In the temporarily occupied Feodosia, an oil depot caught fire after a drone attack. Local residents heard explosions, while the occupation authorities claim no casualties.

News of the World • October 7, 03:25 AM • 29017 views
Explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Crimea

Explosions were heard in several areas of the temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of October 7. Seven explosions and shots were reported in the area of the Saki airfield in Novofedorivka, as well as explosions in Simferopol.

Society • October 6, 10:59 PM • 19441 views
Russians take another 8 thousand tons of Ukrainian grain from occupied Mariupol - National Resistance Center

The occupiers have taken another batch of grain from Mariupol to Russia. The total amount of grain stolen through the Mariupol port this year exceeded 180,000 tons.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 01:50 PM • 37456 views
The largest bank in Cyprus closed 20 thousand accounts of Russians after the outbreak of war

The largest bank in Cyprus closed 20,000 accounts belonging to 7,000 Russian clients after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 09:24 AM • 21484 views