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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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Massive power and communication outages in Crimea - ATESH

In Yevpatoria and Saki, electricity disappeared due to network overload by military facilities. There are also disruptions in GPS and internet services.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 04:24 AM • 4996 views
Russia launched 119 drones at Ukraine, there were hits - Air Force

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 99 drones of various types. 16 hits by attack UAVs and debris falling in four locations were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:12 AM • 3729 views
General Staff confirms strikes on oil depots in Crimea and Bastion coastal missile system position area

Ukraine's defense forces attacked oil depots in Feodosia and Hvardiiske. UAV warehouses, ammunition depots, and electronic warfare positions in the occupied territories were also hit.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 01:46 PM • 2948 views
GUR "neutralized" the occupiers' last railway ferry "Slavyanin" in Kerch - footage shownPhoto

GUR special forces disabled the ferry "Slavyanin" in the Kerch Strait with UAV strikes. The vessel supplied the Russian army with fuel and equipment in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 10:37 AM • 3221 views
"Madyar" confirmed the hit on the enemy oil terminal in Feodosia - showed videoVideo

The Unmanned Systems Forces attacked an oil depot in Crimea and destroyed Buk and Tor air defense systems and a Zoopark radar. UAV and ammunition depots in the occupied territories were also hit.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 09:32 AM • 4754 views
Russia "privatized" over 120 Ukrainian facilities in Crimea worth 26 billion rubles - details

Russia illegally sold Ukrainian property in the wine-making and infrastructure sectors. The seizure of assets continues through auctions and the authorized capital of companies.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:40 AM • 5188 views
Night explosions in Feodosia and Luhansk - a strategic oil depot caught firePhotoVideo

In Feodosia, after the attack, a marine oil terminal that supplies fuel to the occupiers caught fire. Numerous hits were also recorded in Luhansk.

Society • April 8, 07:15 AM • 3740 views
146 out of 176 Russian drones neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Defense forces shot down and suppressed 146 enemy UAVs out of 176 launched units. 24 hits were recorded at 12 locations in various regions of the country.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 05:18 AM • 3468 views
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Top players in the gas production market are ready to buy rights to “dormant” fields and invest in them - Oleksandr Katsuba

The owner of ALFA GAZ urges the state to audit over 200 inactive fields. Top players are ready to buy out the rights and start investing in production.

Economy • April 7, 01:00 PM • 3590 views
Captain of a "shadow" vessel received suspicion for an illegal voyage to Crimea and the export of 2,000 tons of gasPhoto

The captain of a Russian dry cargo ship was notified of suspicion for illegally entering Kerch. The vessel exported 2,000 tons of gas, concealing its route by turning off AIS.

Crimes and emergencies • April 7, 11:23 AM • 2963 views
Oleksandr Katsuba: missiles, personnel shortage, and "dormant" licenses — what's happening with the gas industry

The owner of ALFA GAZ spoke about why Ukraine has not yet become a "European Norway," how businesses protect their facilities amid constant attacks, and why the "2050" strategy today looks like science fiction.

Economy • April 7, 06:00 AM • 37881 views
77 out of 110 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Defense forces shot down and suppressed 77 enemy drones of various types. 31 attack UAVs were hit, and the enemy attack is currently ongoing.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:29 AM • 3927 views
Occupiers' air defense in Crimea suffers greatest losses since the war began - ATESH

A series of precise strikes destroyed S-400 and Pantsir divisions on the peninsula. The Russian command is involving untrained civilian workers in air defense.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 03:22 AM • 5292 views
Ukrainian woman Maryna Ryff disappeared in occupied Crimea after visiting the "migration service"

Maryna Ryff disappeared in Simferopol after administrative arrest for her pro-Ukrainian stance. Relatives suggest that the woman, who does not have a Russian passport, is being held in a pre-trial detention center.

Society • April 6, 05:30 PM • 8036 views
General Staff confirms damage to enemy Be-12 amphibious aircraft near Crimea

Defense forces hit a Be-12 anti-submarine aircraft in the Kacha area. A hit and a large-scale fire were also recorded at the Sheshkharis oil terminal in the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:37 PM • 3543 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 drones, 114 neutralized

Air defense forces neutralized 114 enemy drones of various types during the night attack. 26 hits were recorded in 17 locations in the north, south, and east.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:22 AM • 4914 views
Strike on Lukoil oil refinery and port on the Baltic Sea - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced details

The General Staff noted that the refinery is of strategic importance, providing fuel to both the civilian sector and the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:39 AM • 63758 views
Russia launched 93 drones at Ukraine, 17 hits recorded - Air ForcePhoto

Air defense forces shot down 76 enemy UAVs of Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types. 17 hits by attack drones and falling debris were recorded in three different locations.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:11 AM • 5508 views
Mustafa Dzhemilev's elder brother dies in occupied Crimea

In occupied Bakhchysarai, veteran of the national movement Asan Dzhemilev passed away at the age of 89. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Refat Chubarov announced.

Society • April 4, 06:27 PM • 8625 views
General Staff confirms damage to Russian fuel echelons

Defense Forces hit railway convoys in Luhansk region and a UAV base in Crimea. One expensive enemy attack drone was destroyed and three were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:50 AM • 5208 views
April 4th - NATO's birthday: how the Alliance was created and why it is currently experiencing one of its most difficult crises

The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.

Politics • April 4, 05:00 AM • 103400 views
Zelenskyy signed a decree on the legal status of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people

The President granted the Mejlis official status as a representative body of the indigenous people. This will allow the organization to participate in the development of state programs.

Society • April 3, 03:14 PM • 7474 views
Russia launched 542 drones and 37 missiles at Ukraine in one attack - 515 drones and 26 missiles neutralized

Air defense forces destroyed 515 drones and 26 missiles during a massive attack. Hits were recorded at 20 locations and debris fell in 22 places.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 11:30 AM • 57261 views
Occupiers opened a large-scale propaganda park in Simferopol on Putin's orders - Center for Countering Disinformation

A multimedia project has been launched in Crimea for the ideological indoctrination of youth and the imposition of Russian identity. Money is being spent on propaganda instead of infrastructure.

Society • April 2, 09:32 PM • 16588 views
Commander of the Russian Northern Fleet's Air Corps may have died in An-26 plane crash in Crimea – Center for Countering Disinformation

Air Corps Commander Oleksandr Otroshchenko and six officers died in the An-26 plane crash. All passengers on board the Russian aircraft have officially died.

News of the World • April 2, 03:16 PM • 3314 views
Four Orion UAVs, an An-72P, and a Mech radar station destroyed at an airfield in Crimea – "Madyar"Video

The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the HUR attacked the Kirovskoye airfield with middle strike FP-2 assets. Four Orion drones, an An-72P aircraft, and a Mech radar station were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 12:41 PM • 2793 views
Moldovan Parliament definitively voted for the country's withdrawal from the CIS

Moldova denounced the agreement on the creation of the CIS due to Russia's violation of the organization's principles. The country has already terminated about 70 agreements for integration into the EU.

Politics • April 2, 10:58 AM • 4874 views
Large-scale power outage in occupied Crimea - what is known

Due to technological disruptions after a UAV attack, six districts of Crimea were left without electricity. Power supply is still limited.

Society • April 2, 07:08 AM • 10555 views
147 out of 172 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine overnight

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 147 enemy drones of various types. 22 hits have been recorded in several regions, and the enemy attack is currently ongoing.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 05:18 AM • 4145 views
Russia confirmed the An-26 crash in occupied Crimea

A military transport plane with 29 people on board crashed in the Bakhchysarai district. The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation opened a case due to violation of flight rules.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 09:47 AM • 4133 views