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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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At night, air defense destroyed 23 of 24 enemy UAVs

23 attack drones were destroyed in Kharkiv, Kherson and Dnipropetrovs'k regions during the russian attack on Ukraine last night.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:35 AM • 76231 views
Treasure trove of silver coins from the Crimean Khanate found in Odesa region

Historian Serhiy Zhosan discovered a "Florentine treasure" of 140 silver coins from the Crimean Khanate, probably hidden during Crimean Tatar raids, in a ravine near the village of Flora in Odesa region.

Society • May 4, 06:46 AM • 45743 views
Refused to dance lezginka: in occupied Sevastopol, a participant in the war with Ukraine kicked a girl in the face

In occupied Sevastopol, a participant in the war with Ukraine kicked a girl in the face for refusing to dance lezginka. The attacker, allegedly a member of the Storm Z formation, was identified as a member of the "svoboda" who was vacationing in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 02:27 PM • 28802 views
Pletenchuk: russians are constantly changing the locations of their ships, trying to mislead the Ukrainian Armed Forces

russians are constantly changing the location of their warships, hiding them among supply vessels and changing tactics to mislead Ukrainian forces due to the reduced air defense capabilities in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 12:04 PM • 21034 views
Participated in the seizure of the peninsula: the "company commander" of the so-called "Self-Defense of Crimea" was sentenced to 13 years

The "commander" of the 7th company of the illegal armed group "Self-Defense of Crimea" was sentenced in absentia to 13 years in prison for his participation in the seizure of Crimea in 2014.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 07:42 AM • 17139 views
Russia claims the detection of drones at night in the belgorod region of russia and in occupied Crimea

Russia claims that it has allegedly destroyed and intercepted 5 drones in the Belgorod region and 1 drone in the occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 07:28 AM • 17229 views
Maidan cases: former commander of Sevastopol Berkut to be tried

Former commander of the Sevastopol Berkut, accused of encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and aiding Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 06:44 AM • 17912 views
Injuries, lack of personal space: 140 submissions on violations in penal colonies made over the year - Ombudsman's Office

During 538 visits to places of detention, the Ombudsman's Office made 140 submissions on violations, including bodily injuries to prisoners, lack of proper medical care, and lack of personal space due to overcrowding.

Society • May 2, 04:58 PM • 22546 views
Occupants in Crimea are "stormy": sirens sound in military units

Crimean bridge is blocked, sirens sound.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 04:14 PM • 48912 views
Satellite images of the aftermath of the strikes on the Russian military airfield in Dzhankoy were shown online

Satellite imagery shows that Russian air defense equipment, likely S-300/S-400 systems, was destroyed on April 30 during a night attack on a Russian military airfield in Dzhankoy.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 12:03 PM • 20424 views
Guerrillas reconnoiter missile depot of Russian air defense unit in Sevastopol - ATES

Ukrainian guerrillas discovered and handed over the coordinates of a missile depot of the Russian air defense unit in occupied Sevastopol, making it a priority target for neutralizing Russian air defense assets.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 10:13 AM • 18776 views
Russians forcibly evict residents of the occupied Kherson region - The Resistance Center

The Russian occupation administration is forcibly evicting residents of Hola Prystan, Kokhaniv and Hladkivka in Kherson region, taking them by bus to temporary accommodation in overcrowded premises in the south of Kherson region and in Crimea, prohibiting them from taking large items with them to free up housing for Russian occupiers and employees.

Society • May 2, 04:42 AM • 23355 views
Estonia returns almost three hundred Ukrainian artifacts: rare ancient coins and jewelry

Estonia has returned 274 illegally exported archaeological artifacts to Ukraine, including ancient Scythian, Sarmatian and medieval jewelry, coins and horse harness, demonstrating support for Ukraine's cultural heritage during the ongoing war.

Economy • April 30, 06:28 PM • 34399 views
UN Committee recognizes imposition of Russian citizenship on Crimean residents as a human rights violation - Lubinets

The UN Human Rights Committee has recognized that Russia's imposition of Russian citizenship on residents of occupied Crimea constitutes ethnic discrimination and a violation of human rights, including arbitrary detention of Ukrainians, their illegal transfer to Russia to serve their sentences, and the forced imposition of Russian citizenship.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 05:06 PM • 44716 views
Pletenchuk: People with large fortunes understand that Crimea is risky for investment

High net worth individuals realize that Crimea is a risky investment because of the ongoing conflict and the potential destruction of the Crimean bridge.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 06:52 AM • 20304 views
Ukrainian partisans show one of the largest russian oil depots in occupied Crimea

Ukrainian partisans from the ATES underground movement have successfully reconnoitered one of russia's largest oil depots in the heavily guarded occupied Crimea and provided detailed information and coordinates of the facility.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 01:55 AM • 37867 views
Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister joked about the destruction of the Crimean Bridge. Moscow responded with threats

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania joked about the future destruction of the Crimean Bridge, while Moscow began to threaten the diplomat.

Politics • April 28, 11:02 PM • 23073 views
Italy has joined the supply of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine - British Defense Minister

Italy, along with the United Kingdom and France, has provided Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, an important weapon that could have a significant impact, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 05:40 PM • 79401 views
Powerful explosion shakes Dzhankoy in occupied Crimea at night

A powerful explosion occurred at night in Dzhankoy, a city in Russian-occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 07:00 AM • 97002 views
The Air Force confirmed the destruction of four "Shaheds" and one drone of an unidentified type

During a nighttime attack by Russia, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed four Iranian-made Shahed drones and one unidentified drone.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 05:00 AM • 40168 views
Cuban mercenaries killed Russian commander due to ill-treatment - ATES

Cuban mercenaries fighting on the side of Russia in the Pokrovsk sector killed their Russian commander because of constant humiliation, beatings, and delayed wages.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 05:58 PM • 38722 views
Russian-backed militants attacked oil refineries and a military airfield in Krasnodar Krai, damaging aircraft

Ukrainian drones attacked a military airfield in Kushchevskaya, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, damaging aircraft and oil refineries in the region.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 07:48 AM • 23295 views
68 drones flew at Russia at night

During a massive Russian air defense attack over the Kuban and Crimea, 68 drones were shot down, with no casualties, but damage was done to the Slaviansk oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 05:40 AM • 89694 views
The Air Force destroyed 21 of 34 missiles launched overnight

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 21 of 34 Russian missiles launched overnight in a combined attack, including cruise missiles from strategic bombers, guided missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 05:38 AM • 48061 views
After a rather long pause, the enemy deployed 2 submarines to the Black Sea on combat duty - the Southern Defense Forces

After a long break, the Russian occupiers put two submarines on combat duty in the Black Sea, firing up to 8 Kalibr missiles in total.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 03:04 PM • 18865 views
Doctors from the occupied Crimea are trying to recruit to serve in the Russian army: they are offered big money, but there are no takers

Doctors and medical staff of civilian hospitals on the Crimean peninsula are being forced to sign contracts with the occupying Russian army, but they categorically refuse, despite being offered large sums of money.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 12:23 PM • 13603 views
Guerrillas spotted moving heavy equipment in Crimea - ATESH

Ukrainian guerrillas recorded the movement of several BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles in the direction of Simferopol in Crimea, probably for repairs.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:23 AM • 14174 views
NYT: Ukraine may use ATACMS to hit Russian targets in Crimea

Ukraine received long-range ATACMS missiles from the United States to increase pressure on Russian forces in occupied Crimea and eastern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 10:19 PM • 23145 views
Pletenchuk: Russians compensate for the absence of cruise missile carriers in the sea by having mobile platforms

Russia is using mobile platforms and drones for reconnaissance and missile strikes from Crimea to compensate for the absence of missile carriers at sea after Ukraine successfully destroyed Russian strategic bombers.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:10 PM • 19145 views
Yevlash: we must be prepared for massive attacks when the aid package arrives

Ukraine should prepare for possible massive attacks from Russia when weapons from international partners arrive, said Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 08:01 AM • 18043 views