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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 163 drones - Air Defense shot down 142 UAVs, hits reported at 12 locationsPhoto

Air Defense forces shot down and suppressed 142 out of 163 drones of various types launched by the enemy. 17 hits were recorded at 12 locations, along with falling debris.

Society • May 2, 05:17 AM • 5028 views
Eight Russian militants sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaults in eastern Ukraine

Eight militants were sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaulting AFU positions in eastern Ukraine. Among the convicts are residents of Crimea, Donbas, and one prisoner from the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:06 AM • 13026 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 409 drones since morning – 388 neutralized

The Defense Forces neutralized 388 out of 409 launched drones of various types. 16 hits and falling debris were recorded; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 01:06 PM • 2846 views
190 out of 210 drones neutralized during Russia's overnight attack

On the night of May 1, the enemy launched 210 UAVs of various types across Ukraine. Air defense shot down 190 drones, with 20 hits and falling debris recorded in the regions.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 05:13 AM • 3452 views
Ukraine approves development of military cemetery network and burial protocols for defenders

The Rada has passed a law on the network of military cemeteries and unified standards for the burial of soldiers. The document guarantees free services and establishes rules for reburial.

Society • April 30, 11:26 AM • 3965 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile; 172 out of 206 drones neutralized

On the night of April 30, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 206 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 172 drones; hits were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 05:21 AM • 3531 views
The strike on "Iskanders" in Crimea demonstrated a new strength of the AFU, as drones are now penetrating concrete shelters

SSO attacked an Iskander base in Crimea with drones that pierced 60-centimeter concrete. The new weapon allows for striking the enemy's deeply protected facilities.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 01:50 AM • 4464 views
Sweden seizes vessel Caffa at the request of another state

Swedish police have seized the vessel Caffa at the request of another state. It is suspected of illegally transporting grain from occupied Crimea.

News of the World • April 29, 08:43 PM • 3113 views
General Staff confirmed strikes on Russian air defense elements, an ammunition depot, and UAV control points

General Staff confirmed strikes on air defense systems, an oil depot in Crimea, and UAV control points in the Russian Federation. Ammunition depots and enemy workshops were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 02:45 PM • 3297 views
154 Russian drones out of 171 launched at Ukraine neutralized overnight

On the night of April 29, Russia launched 171 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 154 drones, with hits recorded at ten locations.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 05:16 AM • 3178 views
Russian forces in Kherson region face fuel shortage following strikes on Crimea - ATESH

Strikes on the oil depot in Feodosia have caused a fuel shortage for the occupiers near Hola Prystan. Equipment remains stationary due to a strict austerity order.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 04:50 AM • 3465 views
Night strikes on Crimea damaged a substation and likely positions of the Russian military

Night strikes in Dzhankoi damaged a substation. On the Arabat Spit and near Pervomaiske, likely positions of the Russian military and air defense systems were hit.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 04:35 AM • 26296 views
In Crimea, Russian airfields came under a massive drone attack, with explosions heard in several districts

Explosions rang out at the Saky, Kirovske, and Hvardiiske airfields in Crimea due to a drone attack. Eyewitnesses report detonations and the operation of enemy air defense.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 09:12 PM • 11981 views
The Prosecutor General's Office stated they will use all available means to hold archaeologist Butyagin accountable

Poland handed over archaeologist Butyagin to the Russian Federation as part of an exchange with Belarus, despite Ukraine's extradition request. He is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea.

Politics • April 28, 01:16 PM • 52024 views
General Staff confirms repeat strike on Tuapse oil refinery

Defense Forces hit the Tuapse oil refinery and the Ai-Petri radar station in Crimea. Command posts and warehouses of the occupiers in three regions were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 08:55 AM • 4224 views
95 out of 123 drones neutralized during Russia's overnight attack

Air defense shot down or suppressed 95 out of 123 enemy drones during the overnight attack. Hits were recorded at 16 locations, and debris fell in 4 places.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 05:26 AM • 3252 views
74 out of 94 enemy drones neutralized during Russian attack

Air defense neutralized 74 out of 94 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine. Hits by 20 enemy drones were recorded at 15 different locations.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 06:16 AM • 4531 views
Three warships, a fighter jet, air defense facilities: SBU hits a series of important military targets in CrimeaPhoto

SBU fighters attacked a base in Sevastopol and the Belbek airfield with drones. Three ships, a MiG-31 aircraft, air defense systems, and enemy infrastructure facilities were hit.

Society • April 26, 12:59 PM • 9008 views
Ukrainian drones attacked occupied Crimea, under strike "Belbek", "Kacha" and Saky district - partisans

On the night of April 26 in occupied Crimea, a drone attack was recorded from 21:00 to 5:30. ATESH reported explosions near airfields, in Sevastopol, Saky and Balaklava with active air defense.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:29 AM • 13088 views
General Staff confirmed the Neptune missile strike on part of the Atlant Aero production facility and damage to a Russian ship

Neptune missiles destroyed two workshops of the UAV plant in Taganrog. In Sevastopol, the combat bridge of a border guard patrol ship of the FSB was hit.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 09:34 AM • 7664 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, 96 out of 107 drones neutralized

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 96 drones of various types. Two Iskander-M missiles and ten drones were reported to have hit nine locations.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 05:12 AM • 4516 views
General Staff confirms destruction of missile and artillery depot and fuel train of occupiers

The Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked enemy targets in Sartana, Voznesenivka, and Yevpatoria. An arms depot, a fuel and lubricants train, and a P-18 radar station were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:20 AM • 2907 views
Explosions reported in Sevastopol and fire at an oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea

In occupied Crimea, five hits on an oil depot and explosions near airfields have been recorded. Eyewitnesses report air defense activity in Sevastopol and Kacha.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 10:26 PM • 3351 views
General Staff confirms hit on Russian Black Sea Fleet command post in Sevastopol

Defense Forces attacked the Streletsky ship control point and UAV facilities in the Russian Federation. Enemy command posts in Donetsk region and Belgorod region were also hit.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:59 AM • 4428 views
189 out of 215 drones launched by Russia over Ukraine were neutralized overnight

Defense forces destroyed or suppressed 189 enemy drones of various types. 24 hits and falling debris were recorded in several regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:25 AM • 3415 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 143 drones, 117 targets neutralized

Defense forces neutralized one Iskander-M missile and 116 enemy drones. 22 attack UAVs hit 17 locations in various regions.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 05:59 AM • 10403 views
SBU increases pace of enemy engagement: first in front-line ranking and strengthening long-range strikes - expert

The special service has increased the intensity of strikes in the rear of the Russian Federation and at the front. The Alpha unit eliminated more than 10,000 occupiers and thousands of units of enemy equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 01:40 PM • 3069 views
General Staff confirms repeated strike on Tuapse oil refinery

Defense forces attacked the Tuapse oil refinery, an oil depot in Crimea, and two large landing ships. Ammunition depots and UAVs were also destroyed in several regions.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 11:08 AM • 44269 views
GUR showed the damage to large landing ships and the occupiers' radar in CrimeaVideo

The GUR special unit disabled two large landing ships and the Podlyot station in Sevastopol. The total cost of the destroyed equipment exceeds 155 million dollars.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 06:40 AM • 4931 views
113 out of 142 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

The Defense Forces neutralized 113 enemy UAVs of various types during the night attack. 28 hits were recorded at 18 locations, and combat operations are currently ongoing.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 05:19 AM • 4393 views