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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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Did not move, only trembled: rescuers pulled a dog from under the rubble in Dobropillia after a Russian attack

Donetsk Oblast State Emergency Service specialists pulled a dog from under a pile of bricks after an airstrike on the private sector of Dobropillia. The animal was handed over to its owners, who recognized it as their beloved pet.

Society • October 16, 04:39 PM • 12346 views
Organized air travel between the Russian Federation and occupied Crimea: former Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation sentenced in absentia

Former Russian Minister of Transport Vitaly Savelyev has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for organizing illegal air travel to occupied Crimea. He also ensured the movement of Russian military equipment.

Politics • October 16, 01:04 PM • 2350 views
Over Ukraine, 283 out of 320 enemy drones and 5 out of 37 missiles neutralized, 18 lost, most of the missiles launched by Russia were ballistic

During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 37 missiles and 320 drones; 283 UAVs and 5 Kh-59 missiles were neutralized. Another 18 missiles were lost, with the main strike targeting Poltava and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 07:59 AM • 53393 views
Russian occupiers' raid against Crimean Tatar women in Crimea: MFA issues statement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the new wave of repressions by Russian occupiers against the Crimean Tatar people, which took place on October 15. Five women were detained, including the wife of a political prisoner and a mother of five children.

Society • October 15, 08:59 PM • 14554 views
Russia intensifies repression against Crimean Tatars: several women detained in Crimea after searches – Lubinets

Russian occupation forces conducted searches and detained several Crimean Tatar women in temporarily occupied Crimea. Dmytro Lubinets, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, called on the international community to increase pressure on Russia.

Society • October 15, 03:56 PM • 3197 views
UNESCO strengthens support for Ukraine: the organization will expand its aid program in education, science, and culture

On October 14, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a new decision regarding the emergency aid program for Ukraine. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian aggression.

Politics • October 15, 02:29 PM • 3352 views
General Staff confirmed repeated strike on oil terminal in Feodosia and attack on other objects of the Russian occupier

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a repeated strike on the oil terminal in Feodosia, damaging 16 fuel tanks. A radar station in Krasna Polyana, a drone control point in Oleshky, and an ammunition depot in the Makiivka area were also hit.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 06:15 AM • 14389 views
Occupiers searched Crimean Tatars and detained four women: details

In occupied Crimea, on October 15, Russians conducted a series of searches in the homes of Crimean Tatars. Four women were detained, including the wife of political prisoner Remzi Nimetullayev.

Society • October 15, 05:49 AM • 4308 views
Fire continues at the oil terminal in Feodosia after a UAV attack: 6 tanks are burning – TG channelsPhoto

After the attack of Ukrainian drones on the sea oil terminal in Feodosia, a large-scale fire continues, six tanks are burning. The smoke plume from the fire stretched for 36 km and reached the Kerch Peninsula.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 04:36 PM • 3851 views
Drone strikes will hinder Russian oil refineries until mid-2026 - IEA

The International Energy Agency predicts that drone strikes will hinder the pace of oil refining at Russian refineries until at least mid-2026. This has already reduced the country's oil refining by approximately 500,000 barrels per day.

Economy • October 14, 12:18 PM • 3143 views
69 out of 96 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine

On the night of October 14, Russia launched 96 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 69 enemy drones, but 27 UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:37 AM • 4244 views
Occupying authorities in Crimea cut ambulance calls due to fuel shortage - CNS

In temporarily occupied Crimea, hospitals have received an order to save fuel, which has led to a reduction in ambulance calls. Now, ambulances only respond to a limited list of emergency cases, and people are advised to get to hospitals on their own.

Society • October 14, 04:15 AM • 4592 views
20-year-old Ukrainian rescued from occupation after nine years of living under Russian pressure - OP

A 20-year-old Ukrainian, who was a child during the occupation of Crimea, has been rescued from Russian occupation. He avoided mobilization into the Russian army and returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

Society • October 13, 04:05 PM • 4026 views
Strike on oil depot in Feodosia: 11 fuel tanks damaged, 800 people evacuatedVideo

In occupied Feodosia, 11 fuel tanks were damaged as a result of the attack, 8 of which contained diesel fuel and two contained gasoline. About 830 people were evacuated from the dangerous zone, and traffic on the Vladislavovka - Feodosia road was blocked.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 12:11 PM • 4629 views
Nighttime "cotton" in Crimea: SBU and SSO drones hit an oil terminal and a number of power substationsVideo

On the night of October 13, SBU and SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine drones attacked facilities in occupied Crimea. Five tanks of the oil terminal in Feodosia and the Kafa and Simferopol power substations were hit.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 07:59 AM • 18538 views
Oil depot on fire again in temporarily occupied Feodosia - media

In the temporarily occupied Feodosia, an oil depot was attacked on the night of October 13, causing a fire. The so-called "head" of Crimea, Aksyonov, confirmed the attack, stating that more than 20 drones were shot down.

Events • October 13, 01:20 AM • 3448 views
Ukraine repelled a massive attack of 118 Shaheds and decoy drones: almost all were shot down

Ukrainian air defense shot down and suppressed over 100 enemy Shahed-type UAVs and decoy drones that attacked Ukraine from several directions. In total, 118 attack UAVs were launched, about 50 of which were Shaheds.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 06:37 AM • 5297 views
Air defense forces shot down 54 out of 78 enemy drones overnight

On the night of October 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 78 attack UAVs, more than 40 of which were Shaheds. Air defense forces shot down 54 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

Society • October 11, 06:59 AM • 4644 views
Poroshenko appeared in court for treason, and his crony is selling a villa for $4 million - time to answer, - political scientist

A trial against Petro Poroshenko for treason over coal trade with the occupied territories of Donbas has begun in Ukraine. At the same time, his former associate Oleh Hladkovsky is selling a luxury villa for $4 million.

Politics • October 10, 12:02 PM • 35457 views
405 out of 465 Russian drones and 15 out of 32 missiles, including a "Kinzhal", neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of October 10, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 32 missiles and 465 drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 405 drones and 15 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", while 4 missiles failed to reach their targets.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 07:24 AM • 20719 views
Partisans discovered a Shahed launch site near Sevastopol - ATESH movementPhotoVideo

Ukrainian partisans conducted reconnaissance of a Russian Shahed UAV launch site near Sevastopol, recording coordinates and operating mode. The obtained information has been handed over to the Ukrainian Defense Forces for further action.

Society • October 10, 06:14 AM • 3610 views
Cloudy and rainy: weather forecast for October 10Photo

On October 10, rains are forecast in Ukraine, and the air temperature will drop to +9 degrees. The cyclone will bring moderate precipitation to most regions, with significant rains expected in the north in some places.

Weather and environment • October 10, 04:02 AM • 3165 views
UNESCO to continue monitoring situation in occupied Crimea - MFA

The UNESCO Executive Board has decided to continue monitoring the situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The UNESCO Director-General's report confirms a significant deterioration of the situation on the peninsula, including the destruction of cultural heritage and human rights violations.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:54 PM • 3529 views
Forced deportation of 12,000 people from Crimea established - prosecutor's officeVideo

Vitaliy Sekretar, First Deputy Head of the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, announced the forced deportation of 12,000 people from the temporarily occupied Crimea. This information was voiced during the presentation of the media project "War Crimes in Crimea," which aims to document such crimes.

Society • October 8, 12:00 PM • 7996 views
Cyclone to cover almost all of Ukraine: October 9 to bring rain, clouds, and cool weather

On October 9, an active cyclone from Crimea will cover most of Ukraine, bringing wet and cloudy weather with rain. Daytime temperatures will range from +10 to +19 °C, with some areas in the west and Carpathians experiencing temperatures below +10 degrees.

Weather and environment • October 8, 10:28 AM • 2360 views
Russians stole over 170 cultural artifacts in occupied territories - HUR

Occupiers are exporting cultural artifacts to annexed Crimea and attempting to erase Ukrainian national identity.

Society • October 8, 06:34 AM • 4063 views
154 out of 183 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Overnight, Russia launched 183 attack UAVs at Ukraine, of which 154 were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, with 22 drones hitting 11 locations.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 06:24 AM • 18360 views
In Crimea, the occupiers check schoolchildren's phones for VPN and Ukrainian language

In educational institutions of occupied Crimea, representatives of the Russian authorities and military personnel are checking schoolchildren's phones. They are looking for "undesirable" applications and the Ukrainian language in the settings.

Society • October 8, 02:06 AM • 35871 views
Ukraine has started using Flamingo cruise missiles, which cost about $500,000 - Media

Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, increasing the number of strikes on oil refineries and other facilities. This has led to a significant reduction in Russian oil refining capacity and a fuel shortage in Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 06:03 PM • 25628 views
FBI Investigation: Poroshenko, Medvedchuk, and Putin could have worked together in a corrupt gas scheme – expertPhoto

New FBI documents, released in the US, expose a large-scale corruption scheme involving Petro Poroshenko and Viktor Medvedchuk. Mykola Zlochevsky, who negotiated with Poroshenko to stop international investigations into Burisma, is also implicated.

Politics • October 7, 12:42 PM • 11890 views