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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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Ukrainian intelligence wants to destroy Crimean bridge in the first half of this year - The Guardian

Ukraine plans to destroy the Crimean Bridge in the first half of 2024, according to anonymous officials of Ukraine's military intelligence service, the GUR, cited by The Guardian.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 08:52 AM • 76170 views
Power substation in Sevastopol is out of commission: sources on the results of the explosion

In occupied Sevastopol, an explosion knocked out a power substation that powered the enemy's military infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 10:59 AM • 109622 views
British intelligence: Russia uses decoys at airfields to confuse Ukrainian military

Because of successful Ukrainian strikes, Russia has been forced to use decoys and deception techniques, such as painting fake fighter jets on concrete at airfields, to try to hide its aircraft.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 10:26 AM • 24528 views
Ukrainian reconnaissance men blow up power substation in occupied Sevastopol - media

Representatives of Ukrainian intelligence blew up a power substation in occupied Sevastopol.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 09:59 AM • 27066 views
Due to significant losses, Russians move armored vehicles from occupied Crimea to Kherson region - ATESH

russian troops suffer significant losses in armored vehicles in the Kherson sector and are forced to redeploy combat vehicles from the occupied Crimea to replenish their losses after Ukrainian drone strikes.

Society • April 2, 09:45 AM • 26473 views
Ukrainian Air Force confirms killing of 9 out of 10 "shaheds" at night

Ukrainian air defense shoots down 9 out of 10 Russian attack drones launched from Crimea during a night attack on April 2.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 04:51 AM • 100419 views
Dozens of dolphins died in the Black Sea as a result of hostilities in a month

Dozens of dolphins died in the Black Sea near occupied Crimea, Novorossiysk, and the coast of Russia's Krasnodar Territory in March 2024 due to military operations, some of them showing signs of sonar damage, bringing the total number of dead animals since March 2022 to 50,000.

Society • April 2, 01:21 AM • 104999 views
Crimean residents facing illegal conscription into the Russian army are urged to report these cases to Ukraine

Residents of the occupied Crimea who are about to be drafted into the Russian army are urged to report such cases to Ukraine, as this is a war crime and violates international law.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 06:30 PM • 29503 views
Guerrillas discover russian air defense systems at the airfield in occupied Dzhankoy - "ATESH"

Ukrainian guerrillas discovered several unmasked anti-aircraft missile systems deployed at an airfield in occupied Dzhankoy. Several air defense systems were even deployed without any camouflage due to a critical lack of funds.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 04:58 PM • 24624 views
Russians set up an improvised repair base in occupied Crimea - Krymsky Viter

In the occupied Crimean village of Perekop, the Russian military set up an improvised repair base to bring damaged equipment from the front, while Ukrainian partisans recorded the arrival of 31 tanks in occupied Yevpatoriya.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 03:57 PM • 23876 views
Zelensky explains why Ukraine needs long-range ATACMS missiles

President Zelensky explained why Ukraine needs long-range ATACMS missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 10:57 AM • 103687 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 9 of 12 russian drones during a night attack

The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 9 out of 12 russian drones.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 05:38 AM • 34111 views
99 paintings stolen by Russians from Kherson are in occupied Crimea

The Kherson Art Museum reports that 100 paintings stolen by the Russian occupiers have been identified, 99 of which are in the occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:20 PM • 25144 views
Two captains of russian ships received suspicion for illegal export of Ukrainian grain from occupied Crimea

Two russian ship captains were accused of illegally exporting stolen Ukrainian grain from the occupied territories through the Sevastopol port of Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:04 PM • 23645 views
British Intelligence: Ukraine prevents Black Sea Fleet from demonstrating force in Crimea

According to British intelligence, on March 24, the Ukrainian Air Force conducted a series of strikes in Crimea. One of the targets was a Black Sea Fleet (BSF) communications center in Sevastopol.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 01:57 PM • 102199 views
Tried to "break through" the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn: traitors received 15 years in prison

Four traitors who fought against Ukrainian troops in eastern and southern Ukraine as part of Russian occupation groups were sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason, participation in a terrorist group, and aiding the Russian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 12:58 PM • 53933 views
russians transferred a tank battalion to occupied Crimea to strengthen the Crimean group - ATES

russians have deployed 31 tanks to occupied Crimea to reinforce their Crimean military group, according to Ukrainian partisans who tracked the arrival of the tanks in Yevpatoriya.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 12:40 PM • 20464 views
Ombudsman: russia continues militarization of Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied Crimea

russia continues to militarize Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied Crimea, creating a military sports camp to train schoolchildren in military professions. At the same time, the militarization of education and the imposition of its ideology in the occupied territories is a war crime under international humanitarian law.

Society • March 29, 09:07 AM • 23540 views
The World Russian People's Council adopts a decree with genocidal rhetoric against Ukraine: Lubinets prepares an appeal to the UN Council

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights is preparing an appeal to the UN Economic and Social Council regarding the resolution of the World Russian People's Council with genocidal rhetoric against Ukraine and disrespect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 09:03 AM • 25692 views
Air Force: 84 "Shaheds" and missiles out of 99 destroyed in the skies over Ukraine overnight

84 air targets, including 58 Shahid drones and 26 missiles, were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense systems during a massive Russian missile and drone attack on March 29, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 06:38 AM • 33243 views
Crimean authorities confirm downing of enemy fighter jet over Sevastopol

A military aircraft, presumably an enemy Su-27 fighter jet, was shot down over Sevastopol, crashing 200 meters from the shore without causing any damage.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 03:56 PM • 24611 views
Russian military shoots down its own plane in occupied Crimea - social networks

The Russian military allegedly shot down its own plane taking off from the Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea, with the pilot reportedly ejecting safely.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 03:16 PM • 23086 views
High probability of "Zircon" strikes: russians deployed "Bastion" launchers in Crimea - mass media

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the russians have probably deployed Bastion launchers: 2 on Cape Tarkhankut and 1 on Cape Fiolent, raising the possibility of Oniks or Zircon missiles being used within the next 12 hours.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 03:13 PM • 24302 views
ATESH guerrillas recorded the arrival of a new batch of Russian military equipment in the occupied Crimea

Ukrainian partisans have recorded the arrival of a new batch of Russian military equipment at the Ostryakovo railway station in occupied Crimea, and some of the equipment may be inoperable.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 09:53 AM • 24198 views
Ukrainian air defense destroys 26 out of 28 "shaheds" at night

Ukrainian air defense shoots down 26 of 28 Russian Shahed drones during a night attack over several regions.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 05:31 AM • 27715 views
Four Germans and a Swiss accused of supplying Siemens gas turbines to Crimea

Five men, four Germans and one Swiss, were accused of illegally supplying Siemens gas turbines worth 111 million euros to Crimea via St. Petersburg in 2015-2016, in violation of sanctions.

Economy • March 27, 10:45 PM • 100688 views
Head of the Mejlis Chubarov does not rule out a new wave of mobilization of Crimeans to the Russian army

The head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people warns of a possible new wave of forced mobilization of Crimeans, including Crimean Tatars, into the Russian army to participate in the war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 07:05 PM • 26687 views
A slab from the times of Kievan Rus rescued from illegal sale becomes an exhibit of the National Museum of History

A unique slab of the Holy Warrior from the times of Kievan Rus, which was almost illegally sold for 210,000 hryvnias, has become an exhibit of the National Museum of History of Ukraine after it was seized by law enforcement.

Culture • March 27, 05:38 PM • 28468 views
A small missile ship "Karakurt" was spotted entering Sevastopol Bay - guerrillas

A small missile ship of Project 22800 "Karakurt" entered Sevastopol Bay in occupied Crimea, reports the ATES guerrilla movement.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 03:45 PM • 25073 views
Amid successful attacks by Ukrainian UAVs, russian authorities have begun inspecting russian guard units guarding refineries - ATES

russia is conducting internal inspections of the russian guard units responsible for guarding oil refineries after recent successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on strategic facilities, when about 80% of the drones hit their targets and caused serious damage.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 02:21 PM • 21646 views