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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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Court in occupied Crimea leaves activists Aziz Azizov and Mustafa Abduramanov in jail

The Supreme Court of the occupied Crimea upheld the decision to extend the arrest of Crimean Tatar activists. The lawyer considers the prosecution illegal, as the organization Hizb ut-Tahrir is not recognized as a terrorist organization.

Crimes and emergencies • August 11, 07:57 AM • 26342 views
Popular brand of gasoline has disappeared in occupied Crimea: coupons are being introduced at gas stations "for their own"

The popular AI-95 gasoline has disappeared from most gas stations in occupied Crimea. In Sevastopol, some gas stations introduced a coupon system for issuing fuel "for their own".

Society • August 11, 06:38 AM • 54334 views
Over 70 combat engagements registered in the frontline, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 72 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy continues offensive actions, using aviation and artillery along the entire front line.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 01:56 PM • 44759 views
"ATES reconnoitered the situation near the Crimean bridge: showed footage

The 'ATESH' movement reports that the Crimean bridge has been reinforced. Russia is installing additional air defense systems, double-row barges, and building a new fence to protect against possible attacks by Ukrainian Black Sea Fleet.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 11:59 AM • 35510 views
DIU captures another Russian boat "Tuna" in Crimea with Magura marine drone: video shown

Ukrainian intelligence destroyed the Russian boat 'Tuna' near Chornomorske in occupied Crimea using a MAGURA V5 maritime drone. Three other invaders' boats were damaged during the operation.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 06:29 AM • 34942 views
Guerrillas reconnoiter air defense base at Cape Fiolent in occupied Crimea

Agents of the ATES movement discovered an air defense base on Cape Fiolent, which provides protection for Sevastopol. The location of air defense complexes, anti-aircraft missile systems, and electronic warfare and radar installations was reconnoitered.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 02:36 PM • 25107 views
Russia claims 7 "destroyed" unmanned boats and 75 "shot down" drones overnight, 7 of them in the Kursk region

Russian authorities reported allegedly shooting down drones and missiles in several regions of Russia and occupied Crimea. the Russian Defense Ministry also announced the destruction of 7 unmanned boats in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:59 AM • 35637 views
Explosions in Crimea, occupants report downed UAVs, Neptune and marine drones

Explosions were heard in Crimea. The occupation authorities claim to have shot down a Neptune missile, drones and maritime drones.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 02:40 AM • 135020 views
ATESH reconnoitered an observation post on the coast of Sevastopol in the occupied Crimea

An agent of the ATESH movement scouted an observation post on the coast of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea. The number of such posts is growing due to the fear of unmanned maritime drones, and the movement continues to reconnoiter the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:58 AM • 28761 views
Pletenchuk: Destruction of Rostov-on-Don submarine is a result of Russia's unsuccessful information policy

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson explained that the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine was the result of Russia's unsuccessful information policy. After the first strike, the Russians moved the boat, which provoked a second strike.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:04 AM • 37638 views
Must give a long-term perspective: military on DIU's operation on Tendra Spit

The military expert commented on the GUR operation on the Tendra Spit, emphasizing its strategic importance. He noted the importance of the agent network in Crimea and the weakening of Russia's control over the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 08:32 AM • 24606 views
The Yellow Ribbon Movement held a new pro-Ukrainian rally in occupied Yalta

Activists of the 'Yellow Ribbon' movement distributed pro-Ukrainian leaflets in public transport and near the embankment of occupied Yalta. The movement calls on new people to join the fight for freedom.

Society • August 8, 01:51 AM • 33499 views
Court in Prague sentences Russian "self-defense" activist Franchetti to 5 years in prison - media

Aleksander Franchetti, a member of the 'Sevastopol self-defense', was sentenced to 5 years in prison and deportation from the Czech Republic for 10 years.

Politics • August 7, 06:24 PM • 50928 views
Proposals to deport people with pro-Ukrainian stance are being voiced in Crimea

In occupied Crimea, there are calls for the deportation of those who are waiting for the return of the Ukrainian government. A representative of a pro-russian organization proposes to legislate the term "waiting" and start deporting such citizens.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 01:35 PM • 22258 views
Russians deploy additional air defense systems to defend the Crimean bridge - ATESH

Guerrillas have spotted the transportation of Buk-M2 and S-400 air defense systems to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge. Russia is forced to withdraw weapons from various parts of the front to close vulnerabilities in its defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:29 AM • 36024 views
Russian invaders are exporting therapeutic mud from Crimea to Moscow

The Russian invaders are exporting healing mud from Chokrak Lake in Crimea to Moscow every day. Locals report that the mud is sold in the Russian capital at extremely high prices.

Society • August 7, 10:03 AM • 39399 views
The defeat of the Rostov-on-Don submarine: British intelligence analyzes the consequences

On August 3, Ukraine attacked Crimea, allegedly sinking the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don. British intelligence believes that the attack will force Russia to reconsider plans to deploy significant naval forces on the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:02 AM • 34018 views
From a military point of view, it is much easier to recapture Crimea than Donbas - Budanov

The head of the Defense Intelligence believes that it will be easier to regain Crimea through the Crimean Bridge and the Perekop Isthmus. Budanov refutes the myth of the peninsula's impregnability, recalling its conquest in the past.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:48 AM • 114989 views
In recent months, the Russian army has faced a staff shortage for the first time - Budanov

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that problems with mobilization in Russia began 3 months ago. Despite significant monetary incentives, the flow of volunteers is decreasing dramatically, with a shortfall of almost 10%.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:31 AM • 25495 views
Kherson museum identifies 122nd painting stolen by occupiers

The Kherson Art Museum has identified a painting by Nadiia Andreeva stolen by the Russian occupiers. This is the 122nd identified work of art out of more than 10,000 illegally exported exhibits.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 07:56 AM • 29026 views
DIU Special Forces landed on Tendra Spit in the Black Sea at night: destroyed equipment and personnel of the occupiers

On August 6, DIU special forces conducted an operation on the Tendra Spit in the Black Sea. Enemy equipment, personnel, and fortifications were destroyed, and Ukrainian soldiers returned without losses.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 05:55 AM • 23621 views
One Russian submarine remains in the Black Sea

In the Black Sea, a Russian submarine was replaced by a similar one. One boat remains on duty, but is rarely used.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:10 PM • 64457 views
Ukrainian state-owned enterprise worked with a company whose co-owner is a Russian citizen and approves of aggression - media

The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Document signed a contract with a law firm whose co-founders have ties to Russia. One of them is a citizen of Russia and supports the Kremlin's policy on the war in Ukraine.

Society • August 6, 05:48 PM • 68629 views
A fire broke out at an airfield in occupied Crimea - media

A fire broke out in occupied Crimea near the Oktyabrske airfield. Locals report explosions and a plume of smoke, suggesting the detonation of Russian ammunition stored at the unused airfield.

Society • August 6, 03:10 PM • 25203 views
Russians continue to build defenses around the Kerch Bridge

Work continues on the construction of defenses and an additional bridge near the Kerch Bridge. Active construction continues from the arched spans to the Kuban, and piles are being installed.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 01:14 PM • 67148 views
Russians in Crimea have restored one of the damaged ferries, but it is much smaller than the damaged "Slavic" - Pletenchuk

The occupiers in Crimea have restored one of the damaged ferries, but it is much smaller than the damaged Slavyan. There are no Russian surface ships in the Black Sea now, only two submarines.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 08:01 AM • 49150 views
4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 "Shaheds" were shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:29 AM • 34590 views
Russia wants to close part of the sea near Crimea for navigation

The Ministry of transport of the Russian Federation has developed a draft order that establishes prohibited areas for navigation in the area of the energy bridge in the Crimea. The ban will apply to all types of vessels, except boats and ships of the Russian law enforcement agencies.

Society • August 5, 02:35 PM • 14717 views
Defeat of the Rostov-on-Don submarine: partisans recorded the visit of "important guests" to check the coast of Sevastopol

Atesh partisans discovered the arrival of a helicopter with "important guests" to Cape Chersonesos after the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine. The purpose of the visit was to find those responsible and prevent future attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 12:39 PM • 22880 views
Mariupol suffers from stray animals and rabies threat - CNS

In occupied Mariupol, there is a problem of stray animals that can carry dangerous diseases. The situation with the spread of rabies is particularly alarming, as it poses a real threat to the population.

Society • August 4, 03:48 AM • 32792 views