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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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This is a legitimate target: Humeniuk on the strike on the airfield in Dzhankoy

The airfield in occupied Dzhankoy, which was attacked today, is a legitimate military facility that houses Russian army aviation units and serves as a military hub.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 12:07 PM • 17536 views
NASA satellites confirm fire at Djankoi airfield

NASA satellites detected a fire at the Dzhankoy military airfield in occupied Crimea on the night of May 17, probably caused by a ballistic missile strike.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 11:48 AM • 21368 views
Military airfield in Dzhankoy was attacked by ballistic missiles - rosUnion

A military airfield in occupied Dzhankoy, where a Russian helicopter regiment was stationed, was shelled with ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 11:11 AM • 20824 views
In Crimea, after the night explosions, traffic on the highway in the Dzhankoya district was partially blocked

Traffic on the highway near Dzhankoy in Crimea is partially blocked from the city to the village of Peremozhne due to reports of explosions and a fire at a military airfield.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:10 AM • 29125 views
Explosions and fire break out near military airfield in Dzhankoy

Explosions and fire occurred near the military airfield in the occupied city of Dzhankoy, Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 01:30 AM • 26243 views
A zoo burned down in Yevpatoria at night: more than 200 animals died

A large-scale fire broke out in a petting zoo in occupied Yevpatoriya, Crimea, engulfing the entire building and killing more than 200 animals.

Society • April 16, 01:10 PM • 14254 views
Guerrillas record deployment of Grad and ATES batteries in Crimea

Ukrainian guerrillas have spotted a battery of Grad multiple rocket launchers, containers with ammunition and fuel in the temporarily occupied Crimea, which are likely being transported to a repair base to restore combat readiness.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 11:18 AM • 18153 views
In the occupied Crimea, Russians are increasingly shooting down their own aircraft - ATESH

Due to constant Ukrainian air attacks, Russian air defense units are increasingly panicking and shooting down their own planes. The guerrillas found out that the command ordered them to shoot down any threat, despite problems with the system of detecting and recognizing friend-or-foe targets.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 09:15 AM • 34447 views
The situation in the south remains tense. The enemy does not stop terrorizing, including energy facilities - Humeniuk

The situation in the south of Ukraine remains tense: the enemy continues to terrorize, shelling energy facilities and trying to detect Ukrainian air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:11 AM • 23023 views
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 9 out of 9 attack drones overnight

Air Defense Forces destroyed 9 Shahed-131/136 attack drones launched from Crimea on the night of April 16 over different regions of Ukraine.

Announcements • April 16, 03:48 AM • 74075 views
Explosions in occupied Berdiansk: locals say russian base at Yuzhgidromash plant was hit

In the occupied city of Berdiansk, explosions occurred, allegedly as a result of a Ukrainian military strike on the deployment of russian troops near the Yuzhgidromash plant.

Society • April 15, 04:23 PM • 23107 views
Ukrainian military strike at Russian command post in occupied Crimea - source

UNN sources report that the Ukrainian military struck a command post in the occupied Crimea, where high-ranking Russian officers were stationed.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:05 PM • 19398 views
Explosions in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimean bridge closed again

Explosions occurred in occupied Dzhankoy, Crimea, and traffic on the Crimean bridge was blocked twice.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 12:58 PM • 112149 views
In occupied Crimea Russian air defense are reportedly operating, smoke is detected near the Kerch Strait amid air alert

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian air defense systems are reportedly operating, smoke is observed in the Kerch Strait area, allegedly as a means of camouflage, and an air alert has been declared and traffic on the Crimean bridge is blocked.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:06 AM • 23189 views
Air alert announced in Sevastopol, traffic on Crimean bridge blocked

An air raid alert was declared in Sevastopol, and traffic on the Crimean bridge was temporarily blocked.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:35 AM • 14752 views
A ballistic missile can reach Odesa from Crimea in a minute: Kiper urges not to ignore alarms

The head of the Odesa regional state administration warns of a constant threat of missile and drone attacks from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 12:08 PM • 27291 views
In occupied Kerch, Russian air defense was reported, traffic on the Crimean bridge was blocked

According to local telegram channels and media, Russian air defense systems were operating near the Crimean bridge in Kerch, temporarily blocking it for traffic.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 09:24 AM • 25284 views
Cannes Film Festival unveils its competition program, including a russian film

The Cannes Film Festival has announced its competition program, which includes a film by russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov and a special screening of Sergei Loznitsa's film about the russian invasion of Ukraine.

Culture • April 12, 01:48 PM • 16841 views
Occupants in Crimea hide behind civilian objects to save their equipment - ATESH

In the Dzhankoy district of Crimea, the Russian occupiers are hiding military equipment - tanks and air defense systems - on the territory of a local agricultural enterprise, endangering the civilian population.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 08:03 AM • 30110 views
Ukraine and Bulgaria will host the Second Black Sea Security Conference. Delegations from 42 countries will join

The Second Black Sea Security Conference, co-hosted by Ukraine and Bulgaria on April 15 in Sofia, aims to develop effective strategies to respond to existing challenges and ensure sustainable development for all peace-loving states in the region in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:06 PM • 31343 views
Partisan Russian soldiers disappear en masse in Kherson region

Russian soldiers are deserting en masse and disappearing in the occupied Kherson region of Ukraine, partisans report.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 01:53 PM • 26049 views
57 of 82 missiles and "Shaheds" destroyed in the sky over Ukraine during a Russia's massive night attack

During the massive Russian attack on April 11, 57 of 82 air targets launched, including 18 missiles and 39 attack drones, were shot down.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:24 AM • 24106 views
Since April 11, an extraordinary level of fire danger has been declared almost throughout Ukraine

Due to the significant warming on April 11-13, an extraordinary level of fire danger is expected across almost the entire territory of Ukraine, except for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Zakarpattia, Volyn, Rivne and Zhytomyr regions.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 05:04 PM • 25490 views
Russia uses old aircraft to patrol coastal zones, cases of enemy aircraft crashes may become more frequent - Navy

Russia uses decommissioned aircraft, such as BE-12, to patrol coastal zones, which increases the likelihood of incidents involving Russian aircraft.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 10:05 AM • 20240 views
Russians attacked Odesa region from Crimea, again hit transport and logistics infrastructure with missiles - Southern Defense Forces

Russian troops have launched another missile attack from the occupied Crimea on transport and logistics infrastructure in Odesa region, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 09:38 AM • 24466 views
"Apparently, some event happened on board": Ukrainian Navy provides details on the downing of enemy Ka-27 in Crimea

The Ka-27 helicopter crashed in the temporarily occupied Crimea not only due to technical reasons, but apparently "some kind of event" occurred on board, the Ukrainian Navy said.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 09:31 AM • 20178 views
EU court lifts sanctions against Russian oligarchs Aven and Friedman

The EU Court of Justice has lifted sanctions against Russian oligarchs Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman, satisfying their lawsuit and lifting the restrictive measures imposed on them after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Politics • April 10, 08:38 AM • 23196 views
Russian Ka-27 helicopter destroyed in Crimea - Ukrainian Navy

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Ka-27 helicopter.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 06:44 AM • 22276 views
Air defense shoots down 14 out of 17 Shaheds and two missiles overnight - Air Force

During the night attack, air defense forces shot down 14 of 17 Russian Shahed drones and two X-59 missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 04:42 AM • 61803 views
russians from the occupied Crimea hit Odesa region with Iskander

russian troops fired an Iskander-M ballistic missile at Odesa region from the occupied Crimea. Experts are currently assessing the consequences of the russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 03:11 PM • 27551 views