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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 brought two large landing ships to the outer roadstead of novorossiysk - Pletenchuk

The russians have withdrawn two large landing ships to the outer roadstead of novorossiysk, possibly making the transition between bases due to lack of space.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 07:22 AM • 32968 views
Russian Defense Ministry announces night attack on Crimea: what is known

the Russian Defense Ministry claims that Russian air defense shot down 13 Ukrainian drones over Crimea and 6 UAVs over the Belgorod region during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 06:18 AM • 14700 views
Invaders hit a resort village in the Odessa region: they hit tourist infrastructure facilities

The Russian army shelled a resort village in the Odessa region, hitting tourist infrastructure facilities. The inspection continues, and a full list of damage and damage is being established.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 05:04 PM • 61564 views
Invaders in Mariupol began redeployment and transfer air defense systems to Crimea - Atesh

According to the partisans, the Russian occupiers in Mariupol began to relocate to residential areas and transfer air defense systems in criminal.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:20 PM • 47018 views
The so-called "deputy minister" from the occupied Crimea is suspected of high treason and collaboration

A Ukrainian citizen who worked in the state tax service of Ukraine in Crimea until 2014 is suspected of high treason and collaboration after defecting to the russian occupation authorities and taking up the position of "deputy minister" in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

Crimes and emergencies • June 5, 02:39 PM • 16204 views
Explosion occurred in Odessa: what is known

An explosion occurred in Odessa after the Air Force warned of a missile threat from the Crimea.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 02:14 PM • 45853 views
Invaders started building barriers in Crimea to hide their air defense systems - Atesh

Russian invaders in the occupied Crimea, after successful Ukrainian strikes, are trying to save their country. they are building special barriers to hide weapons from local residents.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 10:36 AM • 21936 views
Since the beginning of a full - scale invasion, Russians have damaged more than 200 thousand buildings in Ukraine- NYT

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 210,000 buildings have been damaged, about half of them located in the eastern part of the country.

Society • June 5, 08:37 AM • 61067 views
The invaders launched strikes with various types of weapons on the border of Chernihiv region: 87 explosions were recorded

During the day, Russian troops launched 87 strikes from various weapons on the border of the Chernihiv region.

Society • June 5, 07:41 AM • 18629 views
Thunderstorms and 30-degree heat: weather forecast for today

On June 5, short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected in most regions of Ukraine at a speed of 15-20 m/s, the air temperature in different regions will be 13-32°C.

Society • June 5, 05:17 AM • 21771 views
Air defense forces shot down 22 of 27 enemy drones

Ukrainian air defense systems shot down 22 of the 27 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by the Russian Federation from Kursk and Crimea during the night attack on June 5, 2024.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:52 AM • 66703 views
After Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Crimea, Russians strengthen the defense of the Crimean Bridge - Atesh

Russian troops have installed old barges along the Kerch Bridge in the occupied Crimea to protect the structure from Ukrainian naval drones, and are also transferring additional air defense systems to the Kerch City area.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:31 PM • 61333 views
Occupied Crimea hopes to establish cooperation with the Taliban - National Resistance Center

The Center for National Resistance reports that instead of the successful development of Crimea, the Russians continue to marginalize it and make it a military base filled with terrorists.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 03:22 PM • 21398 views
Supreme Mufti of Crimea calls on Muslim countries to support peace summit

On the eve of the Peace Summit in Switzerland, the Supreme Mufti of Crimea called on Muslim governments to support Ukraine's efforts to establish a "comprehensive, just and sustainable world.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 02:25 PM • 19905 views
More than 40% of Ukrainians believe that the state of democracy in Ukraine has worsened under Zelensky - KIIS

43% of Ukrainians believe that the situation with democracy has worsened during the presidency of Vladimir Zelensky. In addition, 49% of respondents believe that the state of the economy has also worsened.

Society • June 4, 01:21 PM • 27208 views
General Staff: air defense, two ammunition depots and five areas of concentration of enemy forces were damaged (corrected)

Yesterday, the defense forces struck five areas where Russian troops were concentrated, air defense and two enemy ammunition depots, reported in the morning briefing at 11:00 a. m. on June 4 at the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 09:39 AM • 22530 views
In the sky over Ukraine at night 2 Iskander missiles and two drones launched by the enemy were destroyed

According to the commander of the armed forces of Ukraine, on the night of June 4, Ukrainian air defense systems shot down two Iskander cruise missiles and two drones, while the other two drones ceased to exist independently.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 05:26 AM • 23525 views
Came up with the phrase "polite people" in the Crimea, and now calls for the destruction of Kharkiv: propagandist Rozhin was informed of suspicion

Russian blogger Boris Rozhin, known by pseudonym "Colonelcassad", has been charged by the Security Service of Ukraine with numerous crimes, including encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity, aiding Russian aggression, collaborating with the enemy and promoting war, for his pro-Russian stance and supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 01:38 PM • 17935 views
The Economist: Ukraine has turned Crimea into a source of depletion of Russian resources

On the eve of the appearance of the first F-16 fighters, Ukraine is conducting an active campaign to eliminate the Russian air defense network in the occupied Crimea. Analysts say that the Ukrainians systematically make Crimea " unsuitable for the presence of Russian troops there.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 12:40 PM • 23386 views
Recruits schoolchildren for the war against Ukraine: the head of the "Unarmia" in the Crimea was declared suspicious

The head of the regional headquarters of the Russian "Unarmia" in Crimea, Sergey gavrilchuk, was declared suspected in absentia of recruiting local schoolchildren for the war against Ukraine and teaching them combat tactics.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 10:44 AM • 18361 views
The general staff informs about the tense situation in the Pokrovsky direction

At the front, the number of military clashes has increased to 55 since the beginning of the day. the most tense situation is in the Pokrovsky direction.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 05:46 PM • 52913 views
Russian troops attacked Nikopol Region 12 times during the day: Infrastructure Facility damaged

Russian troops attacked the Nikopol District 12 times during the day, damaging an infrastructure facility with heavy artillery and kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 04:12 PM • 46796 views
British intelligence assessed the impact of the Kremlin's removal of"highly competent commanders"

The Kremlin's elimination of" highly competent commanders " may frighten Russian soldiers, and the command will consider obedience to the regime more important than competence.

News of the World • June 2, 03:05 PM • 38850 views
G7 supports restrictions for banks that help Russia circumvent sanctions – Bloomberg

The G7 and the EU are considering measures to restrict the activities of third-country banks that use alternative financial messaging systems, such as SWIFT, to help Russia circumvent international sanctions.

Economy • June 2, 08:33 AM • 73034 views
Air Defense Forces destroyed 24 attack drones

The air defense forces destroyed 24 Russian attack drones during a night attack using cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Crimea and Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 04:31 AM • 31791 views
Invaders conduct inventory of seized lands in Zaporizhia - National Resistance Center

In the occupied territories of Zaporizhia region, the occupiers conduct an inventory of agricultural land, forcing collaborators and local residents to provide title documents for land for possible nationalization and distribution among Russian soldiers.

Society • June 1, 01:38 PM • 38050 views
At night, the air defense system shot down 35 missiles and 46 drones

The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 35 Russian missiles and 46 drones in a massive missile attack on the night of June 1.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 05:10 AM • 32228 views
ISW: the Russian army has occupied 752 square kilometers since the beginning of the year

Russian troops seized about 752 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in 2024, despite Russia's Defense Minister Andrey Belousov's inflated estimate of 880 square kilometers.

War in Ukraine • June 1, 03:39 AM • 31349 views
Five deported orphaned children returned to Ukraine from Russia

Five deported orphaned children from the Mykolaiv region, who survived on the front line and were abducted by Russians at gunpoint, were returned to Ukraine from Russia by the save Ukraine team.

Society • May 31, 09:55 PM • 36144 views
Satellite photos of the consequences of the Ukrainian strike on the Port of Kavkaz in the Krasnodar Territory have appeared

Satellite images show that part of the Kavkaz oil depot was damaged as a result of a Ukrainian rocket attack.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 06:00 PM • 102102 views