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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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Agent "Atesh" scouted the base of Russian troops in occupied Luhansk

An agent of the Atesh movement tracked the base of Russian troops in temporarily occupied Luhansk.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 01:41 PM • 20735 views
In the morning, explosions were heard in the occupied Crimea: a fire broke out at Cape Chauda

Explosions and a fire occurred at Cape Chauda in the occupied Crimea, and ambulances went to the scene. Local residents say that ammunition exploded and there are victims as a result of the incident.

Society • June 20, 12:22 PM • 17621 views
Invaders in occupied Luhansk region start a new wave of confiscation of civilian cars-Resistance Center

Occupiers in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region have launched a new wave of confiscation of civilian vehicles for the needs of the so-called "special military operation", even for minor violations of traffic rules or for no reason.

Society • June 20, 12:06 PM • 16534 views
British intelligence analyzed the consequences of Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on Russian airfields

Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields forced Russia to disperse its aircraft further away from the front line, which led to increased fatigue of aircraft crews due to increased flight time, while successful strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on air defense systems in Crimea reduced the capabilities of Russian air defense in the region.

War in Ukraine • June 20, 10:14 AM • 23184 views
Enemy attack on Odessa region: recreational infrastructure damaged due to hit

A Russian missile strike damaged recreational infrastructure in the coastal Odessa region.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 05:37 PM • 100750 views
Probably "Iskander-M": the Russian Federation attacked the coastal zone of the Odessa region with a ballistic missile in the evening

The Russians attacked the Odessa region with a ballistic missile from the occupied Crimea. In addition, during the day, the air defense of the south of Ukraine destroyed the Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone in Mykolaiv region and The Lancet strike drone in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 04:40 PM • 24842 views
Russians have not yet started building a new railroad line in Crimea to connect with Russia - Chistikov

Russia is building a new railroad from Rostov to Crimea via the occupied territories, but construction has not yet reached Crimea itself, and the existing railroad connection to Crimea is damaged and problematic to use due to Ukrainian shelling.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 12:38 PM • 24064 views
Collaborators double prices for medicines in the occupied territories of Kherson region - The Resistance Center

Collaborators have doubled the price of medicines in the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region, and even at inflated prices it is impossible to find the necessary medicines.

Society • June 19, 11:54 AM • 16979 views
Occupants in Crimea are preparing to land the Armed Forces of Ukraine - "ATESH"

The occupiers in Crimea are preparing for a possible landing of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as Ukrainian partisans have discovered new Russian firing points and fortifications being built in Yevpatoriya.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 09:21 AM • 51538 views
Pletenchuk: Occupants in Crimea managed to restore the damaged ferry crossing - Pletenchuk

The Russian occupiers in Crimea managed to restore the operation of the Kerch ferry crossing, which was damaged in late May.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 06:19 AM • 24287 views
Air defense forces shot down 19 out of 21 "shaheds"

Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 19 of 21 Russian drones during a night attack.

Society • June 19, 04:28 AM • 36628 views
Afraid of surveillance: in Crimea, occupants try not to stay in cities

Russian troops in occupied Crimea are passing through towns quickly and trying not to stay there for long for fear of being tracked and photographed, according to ATES guerrillas.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 04:41 PM • 30968 views
They will conduct a campaign to disguise the crimes of the Russian Federation: what "special task" did the ROC and "patriarch" Kirill receive

The leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church, including Patriarch Kirill, is tasked with convincing the world religious community that it is Ukraine, not Russia, that violates the principles of religious freedom, despite Russia's bloody crimes against freedom of conscience and destruction of religious monuments in Ukraine.

Society • June 18, 04:00 PM • 89750 views
Sanctions lists. Why Ukraine is in no hurry to supplement the list of individuals and legal entities

Companies controlled by Odessa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, part of the GNT Group agroholding, have been implicated in criminal cases of "gray" exports, international scandals with U. S. lenders and violation of the ban on cooperation with sanctioned companies.

Economy • June 18, 02:10 PM • 180915 views
The main repair base of russian ships is located in Crimea, but now it is not the best place for the occupiers - Pletenchuk

The main repair base for russian ships is located in Crimea, but Crimea is not the best place for russians right now.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 10:43 AM • 16612 views
Russians have already built the first section of the railway connecting Crimea and Rostov-on-Don - Pletenchuk

Russia is actively building a railroad connection between Rostov-on-Don and Crimea via the Dzhankoy Isthmus for military logistics and troop supply, but the project is not yet complete.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 10:31 AM • 26190 views
Ukrainian Navy: Enemy strike group conducts exercises in the Sea of Azov

A Russian strike group of six ships, including three Buyan-M cruise missile carriers and large amphibious assault ships, is currently conducting exercises in the Sea of Azov.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 09:52 AM • 23383 views
SBU: Shop assistant spied for Russian Federation on Defense Forces units in Dnipro and Zaporizzhya regions

A Russian informant who spied for the occupiers on the Defense Forces in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zaporizhzhia regions was detained by the SBU while taking pictures of Ukrainian armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:25 AM • 32521 views
It was loud in Crimea at night: what is known

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a drone was spotted at night in the Simferopol district, explosions were heard near Sevastopol, and Russians blocked the Kerch Bridge.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 05:41 AM • 25234 views
More than 20 NATO countries reached 2% of GDP target for defense spending this year - Stoltenberg

This year, more than 20 NATO countries have reached the goal of spending at least 2% of GDP on defense, a significant increase from less than 10 countries five years ago, thanks to increased military spending following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 10:26 PM • 40509 views
General producer of the occupation TV channel "Crimea", which zombifies residents of the occupied territories of Ukraine, was served a notice of suspicion

The general producer of the occupation TV and radio company "Krym" in Simferopol was served a notice of suspicion of collaboration, war propaganda and justification of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 01:39 PM • 32907 views
In Crimea, the Defense Forces destroyed about 15 air defense systems in almost two months

Over the past two months, Ukraine's Armed Forces have destroyed about 15 Russian air defense systems, including S-300, S-350, and S-400 divisions, dozens of launchers, more than 15 radar stations, and more than 10 control centers in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 12:55 PM • 87685 views
About 200 thousand people could have left Crimea because of the occupation and the outbreak of a full-scale war

About 200,000 Ukrainians, including about 100,000 Crimean Tatars, may have fled Crimea due to the Russian occupation and the outbreak of full-scale war.

Society • June 17, 11:19 AM • 31428 views
EU extends sanctions against Russia for occupation of Crimea for another year

The European Union extended sanctions against Russia in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol until June 23, 2025.

News of the World • June 17, 10:51 AM • 14678 views
Peace summit discusses return of Ukrainian prisoners home in closed session

A thematic session behind closed doors at the Global Peace Summit was devoted to the implementation of paragraph 4 of the Peace Formula, which concerns the return home of Ukrainian children, civilians and prisoners of war held by Russia.

Politics • June 16, 01:05 PM • 24909 views
Occupants are preparing to export museum values from the TOT of Crimea - CNS

The occupiers in Crimea are preparing to remove museum valuables from the peninsula, probably under the guise of "evacuation" the most valuable exhibits will be taken to Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 11:05 PM • 55311 views
Bonnet nets and barges: guerrillas show how Russian defense around the Crimean bridge looks like

The Russian occupiers have set up 11 barges and boom barriers around the Crimean bridge in an attempt to strengthen its defense against Ukrainian kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 06:19 PM • 50576 views
General Staff: enemy S-300 and two S-400 divisions in Crimea were struck, two radars destroyed

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that at night a group missile strike was launched against one enemy S-300 and two S-400 divisions in the temporarily occupied Crimea, destroying two S-300 and S-400 radars, and information about the third radar is being clarified.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 10:44 AM • 29861 views
Heat up to 34° and rains: weather forecast for today

Rainy weather is expected in most of Ukraine on June 12, with temperatures ranging from 11-34°C.

Society • June 12, 05:48 AM • 18682 views
ISW: Russia has started transporting fuel over the Kerch bridge again

Russia has once again started transporting fuel across the Kerch Bridge, easing some logistical restrictions but making the bridge increasingly vulnerable to strikes from Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 08:05 AM • 20994 views