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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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Russians actively attack in Pokrovsky direction, 9 military clashes continue - General Staff

Since the beginning of June 10, 47 military clashes have been recorded at the front, while the greatest activity of the invaders is observed in the Pokrovsky direction, where 15 attacks were carried out near several settlements, of which 6 were repelled, and 9 continue.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 01:06 PM • 16080 views
Burned tanks and infantry fighting vehicles: Stratcom showed how the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian assault group near Krasnogorovka

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully eliminated a Russian assault column near Krasnogorovka, Donetsk region, using artillery, Baba Yaga drones and FPV drones.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:51 AM • 23837 views
In occupied Donetsk, a series of explosions occurred: a column of smoke rises over the city

On Monday, June 10, a series of explosions occurred in occupied Donetsk, as a result of which a column of black smoke was visible from different parts of the city.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 10:59 AM • 17000 views
Partisans in Crimea discovered the radio relay station of the invaders - "Atesh"

Ukrainian partisans in the temporarily occupied Crimea have discovered a Russian R-419 radio relay station designed to deploy communication lines in the Razdelnyansky district.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 10:35 AM • 17849 views
Russian Air Defense Forces ordered to evacuate families from Crimea-partisans

The Russian Air Defense Forces ordered the evacuation of families from the occupied Crimea to military camps in the Southern Military District.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 10:12 AM • 20764 views
Explosions were heard again in Crimea-mass media

Explosions were heard again in the temporarily occupied Crimea. According to reports, it was loud in Skadovsk.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 10:01 AM • 20821 views
Defense Forces hit enemy S-400 and S-300 air defense systems in Crimea - General Staff

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed one Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system near Dzhankoy, as well as two two S-300 divisions near Chernomorskoye and Yevpatoria.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 09:53 AM • 132170 views
Explosions occurred during the seizure of Crimea-mass media

Explosions were reportedly recorded on the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 10:32 PM • 25283 views
The ship of the Russian Federation - Crimean wind was attacked in the Sea of Azov

The Russian ship was probably attacked by a Ukrainian drone in the port of Yeysk in the Sea of Azov, but the occupiers tried to hide the incident.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 12:28 PM • 26204 views
Russians build fortifications in Crimea – Atesh

The Russian military is building fortifications along the Black Sea coast in the temporarily occupied Crimea, probably creating a line of defense, as they fear a possible landing of Ukrainian troops on the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 01:55 AM • 30018 views
North Ossetia was first subjected to a drone attack, at night the Russian Federation recorded drones in 6 more regions and in the occupied Crimea

The Russian Defense Ministry claims that six regions of the Russian Federation and the temporarily occupied Crimea were attacked by drones last night, and they talk about the alleged downing of 25 UAVs and the destruction of two unmarked boats in the area of the Crimean peninsula at night, as well as in the morning one more in North Ossetia-Alania, where the attack, according to rossmi, occurred for the first time, and in the Belgorod region.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 08:37 AM • 20657 views
Thunderstorms, sometimes hail and squalls and up to 31°: weather forecast for today

Short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls with a speed of 15-20 M/S are expected in most regions of Ukraine, with the exception of the far east and Crimea, the air temperature is 22-31°C.

Society • June 8, 06:25 AM • 19871 views
The Air Force shot down 9 shaheds out of 13 and one air missile at night

The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 9 Shahed drones and an X-59 guided air missile during a night attack by Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 04:30 AM • 42677 views
Eyewitnesses reported loud explosions in Crimea

On the night of June 8, loud explosions were recorded in many places of the Russian-occupied Crimea, including Balaklava, Sevastopol and Kerch.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 04:01 AM • 47812 views
Drones attacked an electric substation in the Russian Federation that feeds the occupied Crimea: what is known

Drones attacked an electrical substation in Russia's Krasnodar Territory that supplies electricity to the occupied Crimea, damaging a transformer and causing a small fire, while Russia said it had neutralized 6 drones in the area.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 06:19 PM • 19537 views
We are constantly restoring the energy infrastructure - keeper about the situation with electricity in the Odessa region

The head of the Odessa regional state administration Oleg Kiper said that the authorities of the Odessa region are working on the restoration of energy infrastructure on an ongoing basis.

Society • June 7, 04:47 PM • 47588 views
The court of the occupiers in Crimea satisfied the lawsuit against Ukraine due to the "energy blockade" of the peninsula

A Russian-controlled court in the occupied Crimea has ordered Ukraine to pay more than 3 trillion rubles in compensation for the energy blockade of Crimea since 2015.

Politics • June 7, 04:20 PM • 22696 views
In Crimea, "cotton": the sound of an explosion was heard in Alushta, Feodosia and Sudak

Subscribers of" Crimean wind " report that explosions are heard in Feodosia and the village of Primorsky – very much shaken. The same strong explosion was heard in Sudak.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 03:14 PM • 18445 views
"Explosions were heard by the whole city": in occupied Luhansk a "hit" was reported

Explosions and a fire are reported in temporarily occupied Luhansk.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 08:48 AM • 52729 views
In Crimea, 2 Invaders ' radars were damaged during a night attack - rossmi

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, two radar stations of the invaders were damaged and one Russian serviceman was injured as a result of a night attack on a military unit in the village of mysovoe.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 08:13 AM • 22709 views
The Air Force shot down 48 attack UAVs

The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 48 attack drones and 5 cruise missiles during a Russian air attack on critical infrastructure facilities in several regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 04:36 AM • 38476 views
International partners condemn Russia's nuclear threats and chemical attacks-foreign ministry

International partners are concerned about reports that the intensity of Russia's chemical attacks against Ukraine's security and Defense Forces is increasing, as is the variety of chemical ammunition that Russian troops use on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:45 PM • 50750 views
Russian authorities plan to continue "nationalization" of Ukrainian property in occupied Crimea - rossmi

The Russian authorities plan to continue identifying and seizing the property of Ukrainian citizens in the occupied Crimea. Permanent representative of the president of Ukraine to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Tamila Tasheva said that Ukraine does not intend to recognize acts that violate human or state rights.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 05:19 PM • 29950 views
Thanks to Saldo, the occupiers took 34,000 tons of Ukrainian grain from the occupied Kherson region - "Schemes"

In 2023, according to the quota system of the occupation regime, Russian exporters exported at least 34,000 tons of grain worth 6. 2 million euros from the occupied Kherson region of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 04:50 PM • 28540 views
Ordered to blow up Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station: the Russian general was informed of suspicion

Russian Colonel-General Oleg Makarevich, Commander of the Dnipro group of forces, ordered the explosion of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station on June 5-6, 2023, which led to the destruction of critical infrastructure, loss of life, flooding of settlements, interruptions in water supply and threats to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 03:26 PM • 25977 views
Russia illegally imprisoned 16 journalists from occupied Crimea

Russia has illegally imprisoned 16 journalists, civilian observers and bloggers from the occupied Crimea for covering violations of human rights and freedom of speech.

Society • June 6, 02:56 PM • 21068 views
The Russian side is responsible for any fires at the refinery - Gur

the Russian side is responsible for any fires at Russia's oil refineries in connection with its full-scale war against Ukraine, which makes military and dual-use facilities legitimate targets for the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 02:17 PM • 19035 views
The owners and top management of the concern, which provided products to the Russian military-industrial complex, will also be judged.

The prosecutor's office filed an indictment against seven owners and top managers of the concern, which supplied products to the Russian military-industrial complex after a full-scale invasion, accusing them of creating a criminal organization and aiding the aggressor state.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 11:53 AM • 18566 views
Strikes on the Kerch ferry complicated logistics of the Russian army-British intelligence

Ukrainian strikes on a ferry crossing near Kerch in the occupied Crimea have seriously complicated Russian logistics and military supplies, forcing Russia to look for alternative transportation methods.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 10:28 AM • 21658 views
Destruction of a Russian tugboat in Crimea: Gur told the details of the operation and showed a video

the Russian tug of project 498 "Saturn" or "Proteus" was successfully destroyed by the Ukrainian special forces of the Gur during an operation off the coast of the occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:17 AM • 20624 views