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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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Led the offensive on Kherson region and ordered "filtration": Russian general notified of suspicion

Prosecutors in Kherson region have notified a Russian major general of suspicion, who led the offensive on Kherson region on February 24, 2022. Under his command, the occupiers seized Kherson, conducted filtration measures, and did not create humanitarian corridors.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 12:39 PM • 2913 views
"Flamingo", "Bars", "Lyutyi" acted: the General Staff confirmed strikes on a number of important occupation objects

In the night of November 13, the Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked targets in the territory of the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories. Among the hit targets were oil depots, a helicopter parking lot, and an air defense radar station.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 11:45 AM • 105079 views
Frightened and fled from Russian positions: a militant from Crimea who launched drones at Kherson was detained at the EU borderPhoto

A citizen of Ukraine, who fought against Ukraine after the annexation of Crimea and launched drones at Kherson, was detained at the Shehyni – Medyka checkpoint. He tried to flee to the EU under the guise of a refugee, possessing a Russian passport and being on an international wanted list.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 11:03 AM • 3714 views
Occupiers in Crimea demolished a unique mosaic complex on the territory of the former sanatorium "Miskhor"Photo

Russian occupiers demolished a mosaic complex of three fountains and a dance floor in the former sanatorium "Miskhor" in Crimea. The sanatorium was sold in 2018 for 380 million rubles, and its owner is Putin's friend Arkady Rotenberg.

Society • November 13, 10:39 AM • 36680 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missile and 138 drones: 102 UAVs neutralized

On the night of November 13, Ukraine repelled an attack by a ballistic missile and 138 UAVs, shooting down 102 enemy drones. 36 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 10 locations.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 09:31 AM • 3041 views
May indicate the beginning of a large-scale environmental catastrophe: over 600 methane emission points recorded off the coast of occupied Crimea

Over 600 active methane emission points have been recorded off the coast of occupied Crimea, which may indicate the beginning of a large-scale environmental catastrophe. This is due to the technogenic activities of the Russian Federation, which lead to the depressurization of bottom layers and the degradation of the seabed.

Society • November 12, 12:11 PM • 4967 views
Prepared a series of terrorist attacks in Kyiv metro and large shopping malls: FSB resident exposedPhoto

The SBU prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Kyiv, planned by an FSB resident from Crimea. He recruited Ukrainians for contract killings of public figures and bombings in shopping malls and the metro.

Society • November 12, 10:14 AM • 2987 views
Air defense destroyed 90 out of more than 120 drones with which Russia attacked Ukraine at night

On the night of November 12, Ukraine repelled an attack of 121 enemy UAVs, 90 of which were destroyed. 31 drones were recorded hitting 19 locations.

War in Ukraine • November 12, 07:19 AM • 3885 views
Paid taxes to the Russian Federation and financed the Rosgvardia: a businessman from Lviv region will face trial for business in occupied Crimea

An indictment has been sent to court against a businessman from Lviv region, co-owner of a hotel in occupied Yalta, who cooperated with the Russian Federation. His assets have been seized, including real estate and corporate rights.

Society • November 11, 02:42 PM • 4225 views
Rains in the west, east, and Crimea, as well as magnetic storms: weather forecast for November 12

On November 12, wet weather is expected in Ukraine with rains in the west, east, and Crimea. The air temperature will be +6+11 degrees, in the south and east +12+16 degrees. In Kyiv, the temperature will be +6+8 degrees, without heavy rain. Magnetic storms will continue on November 11, 12, and 13.

Weather and environment • November 11, 10:21 AM • 2033 views
53 out of 119 drones launched by Russia neutralized over Ukraine, but there were hits in 18 locations

On the night of November 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 119 attack UAVs, 53 of which were neutralized. 59 drones were recorded hitting 18 locations, with the main strike falling on the frontline territories.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 07:40 AM • 4846 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on over a thousand cultural valuables stolen by the invaders in occupied Kherson

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on 1,233 paintings stolen from the Kherson Art Gallery, which is part of the overall list of valuables. This happened before the third anniversary of Kherson's liberation, and among the stolen items are works by famous Ukrainian and European artists.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 07:18 AM • 4835 views
Russia blocks SIM cards for those returning from abroad, fearing their use in drones

Russian mobile operators have started temporarily blocking internet and SMS for subscribers returning from abroad. This is due to security concerns and protection against the use of "ownerless" SIM cards in drones.

News of the World • November 10, 04:28 PM • 7602 views
SOF struck the oil depot of FGKU "Gvardiyskyi" in temporarily occupied Crimea: impressive footageVideo

On the night of November 10, units of the Special Operations Forces successfully struck the oil depot of FGKU "Gvardiyskyi" in the settlement of Kar'erne, Saky district, temporarily occupied Crimea. SOF drones hit a pumping station on the territory of the oil depot, which is an important element of the fuel and logistics system of the occupation authorities.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 04:25 PM • 6591 views
Russians are building logistics around occupied Mariupol - CVO

The Russian occupation authorities are developing logistics infrastructure around Mariupol, having started the construction of a dual-purpose bridge near the village of Kalynivka. This facility will become part of the Novoazovsk-Crimea bypass road and the new Mariupol-Taganrog railway line.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 02:57 PM • 6727 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with two Kinzhals and 5 other missiles, 52 out of 67 drones neutralized

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with two Kinzhal missiles, five S-300/S-400 missiles, and 67 drones. Of these, 52 unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • November 10, 07:43 AM • 8988 views
Bullets from Russian air defense hit the facade of a building and the glazing of a hospital in SimferopolPhotoVideo

On November 6, large-caliber bullets hit the facade and glazing of the 8th floor of the M. A. Semashko Clinical Hospital in Simferopol. This happened during the repulsion of a drone attack on an oil depot in the village of Bitumne; there were no casualties.

Society • November 9, 12:03 PM • 11017 views
ATESH agents paralyzed the logistics of the occupiers between Crimea and Kherson regionPhotoVideo

ATESH intelligence officers successfully carried out sabotage on railway tracks near Simferopol. This stopped train traffic, disrupting supplies to the occupiers in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia directions.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 05:01 AM • 12988 views
SOF confirmed the destruction of an S-400 launcher and an occupiers' ammunition depot in Crimea: video shownVideo

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an S-400 "Triumph" launcher and an occupiers' ammunition depot in Crimea on October 6, 2025. The SOF Resistance Movement obtained intelligence on the location of the 18th Russian army's ammunition depot in the village of Udachne near Simferopol, which was hit by SOF drones.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 09:24 AM • 4625 views
406 out of 458 enemy drones and 9 out of 45 missiles were neutralized over Ukraine; Russia attacked mainly with ballistic missiles.

Overnight, Russia launched 458 drones and 45 missiles at Ukraine, 32 of which were ballistic. 406 drones and 9 missiles were shot down or suppressed, with the main strike directions being Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 08:51 AM • 39661 views
Occupiers in Crimea force state employees to install Russian messenger Max

In the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula, the Russian authorities are launching a digital control campaign, forcing employees of state and educational institutions to install the Russian messenger "Max". Refusal threatens disciplinary action, and management reports daily on compliance, which is a tool for surveillance and an element of a broader digital occupation strategy.

Society • November 8, 02:08 AM • 4795 views
Estonia may cancel Limp Bizkit concert due to frontman's pro-Russian statements

Estonia is considering canceling Limp Bizkit's concert in May 2026 due to Fred Durst's past pro-Russian statements. The authorities believe that supporters of Russia have no place in the Estonian cultural space, despite the musician not making political statements in recent years.

Politics • November 8, 12:10 AM • 14733 views
Dnipr introduces moratorium on Russian-language content in public spacesPhoto

The executive committee of the Dnipro city council has adopted a decision to ban the public use of Russian-language content. The moratorium will be in effect until the end of the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory.

Society • November 7, 01:05 PM • 4132 views
SSO drones destroyed Russian logistics facilities in Crimea: oil depot and trains with tanks hitVideo

Ukrainian drones attacked the Hvardiiska oil depot and two trains with tanks. Oil depots and fuel and lubricants warehouses in Simferopol and the village of Bitumne were also hit.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 07:41 AM • 2944 views
94 out of 128 drones launched by Russia were neutralized over Ukraine overnight

On the night of November 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with 128 Shahed, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down or suppressed 94 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 07:17 AM • 2786 views
Russia intensifies militarization of youth in occupied territories of Ukraine through educational institutions

Russia has launched a new wave of militarization in all temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, using educational institutions and local administrations. The occupiers combine "patriotic" events with covert mobilization schemes to fill the shortage of manpower.

Society • November 7, 01:15 AM • 5077 views
Russia is preparing forced conscription in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - Center for Countering Disinformation

The Kremlin has included the occupied territories of Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions in the Southern Military District, creating a basis for forced mobilization. Putin announced year-round conscription starting in 2026 and introduced electronic summonses, increasing the risk of illegal conscription of Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 09:29 PM • 7983 views
Volgograd oil refinery in Russia suspended operations after Ukrainian drone attack - media

The Volgograd oil refinery in Russia suspended operations after a Ukrainian drone attack on November 5. The plant processed 13.7 million metric tons of oil in 2024, accounting for 5.1% of the total volume.

War in Ukraine • November 6, 04:02 PM • 3964 views
Offshore schemes: how the Russian-linked company AAL Group Ltd legalized itself in the UAE and gained access to Ukrainian helicoptersPhoto

The Russian-linked company AAL Group Ltd, registered in an offshore jurisdiction, thanks to Oleksandr Bilchuk, obtained the right to accompany the repair documentation of Ukrainian Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters in 2025. This is despite the fact that the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) had already deemed AAL Group Ltd unsuitable for cooperation in 2024.

Economy • November 6, 09:50 AM • 48876 views
Kinburn Spit destroyed: ecologists and military report catastrophic consequences

Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk reported the de facto destruction of the Kinburn Spit and significant damage to the "Askania-Nova" reserve due to hostilities. Ecologists are sounding the alarm over the destruction of unique natural areas and the death of thousands of animals.

Society • November 6, 09:24 AM • 19807 views