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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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The enemy in the occupied territories is planning provocations to discredit the Ukrainian underground

Russians are conducting an information operation in the occupied territories to discredit the Ukrainian underground, spreading fake correspondence about recruiting teenagers for terrorist attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:47 PM • 21266 views
Yevlash about the night attack by "Shahed": they flew at bridges and other infrastructure facilities

Last night, 12 enemy "shaheds" from the Kursk region of Russia and Crimea attacked Ukrainian bridges and other infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 12:35 PM • 30785 views
A new batch of Russian military and equipment arrived in occupied Dzhankoy - ATESH

A new batch of Russian soldiers and equipment from the Komi Republic and Yakutia arrived in occupied Dzhankoy, turning it into a logistics center for Russian troops in the Kherson direction.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 08:53 AM • 25121 views
Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 12 enemy UAVs

All 12 attacking Shahed UAVs were shot down by mobile firing groups of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 05:49 AM • 27832 views
Iftar: Zelensky awards military personnel professing Islam at Muslim holy dinner

President Zelenskyy celebrated Iftar with representatives of the Muslim community, awarded Ukrainian Muslim soldiers and thanked them for their service in defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.

Society • March 25, 11:16 PM • 101935 views
President thanked all those who helped with the aftermath of today's Russian attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Mykolaiv

President Zelenskyy thanked everyone who contributed to the relief efforts in the aftermath of Russia's strikes on Kyiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv and called on people to support the victims, even if they do not ask for help.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:44 PM • 83726 views
The SBU never repeats itself in its special operations: Malyuk about the new "cotton" in Russia

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk predicts new special operations that will cause even more damage to the enemy on land and at sea, promising that the SBU will never repeat itself and will be one step ahead of the Russians.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 08:01 PM • 29021 views
The kid about the attack on the Russian oil refinery: SBU is working to cut off Putin's "oxygen"

The SBU conducted successful attacks on Russian oil refineries, reducing oil exports by a third and cutting off a key source of revenue for Putin's military budget.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:23 PM • 59193 views
Rocket attack on Kyiv: rescuers complete debris removal

Rescuers have completed clearing the rubble after a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, which injured 10 people, including a 16-year-old girl, and hospitalized 2.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 04:59 PM • 79241 views
Personnel reserve for work in the de-occupied territories: 2423 applications have already been registered

2,423 applications were registered to the civil service personnel reserve for work in the de-occupied territories of Ukraine, with most applicants preferring to work in Crimea, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Society • March 25, 04:11 PM • 35901 views
Enemy attacks with missiles: repeated explosions in Odesa

Repeated explosions occurred in Odesa after the city was shelled by ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:53 PM • 26383 views
Ukrainian defense forces shoot down over 2,000 cruise and ballistic missiles since the start of full-scale war in Russia - Defense Ministry

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian air defense forces have shot down more than 2,000 Russian cruise and ballistic missiles, saving thousands of lives thanks to modern air defense systems. But more systems are still needed to protect civilians from Russian strikes.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 03:03 PM • 29556 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine expects even greater efficiency from SBU

President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine expects the SBU to be more effective, in particular in denying Russian ships access to the eastern Black Sea, and praised the SBU's readiness and effectiveness in protecting Ukraine from collaborators, investigating war crimes, and strengthening cyber defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 01:59 PM • 30406 views
Media: russia's missile attack on Kyiv: SBU was the main target

On Monday, March 25, the russians fired two missiles at Kyiv, apparently targeting the premises where senior officials of the Security Service of Ukraine are located.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 12:08 PM • 25033 views
In the occupied Crimea, russians are transporting military depots in a panic - ATESH

The russians are actively transporting field artillery to the temporarily occupied Crimea in connection with the successful offensives of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Sevastopol and Hvardiyske.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 11:59 AM • 23701 views
Shmyhal: Ukraine needs more air defense systems so that our children do not run for cover from explosions

Ukraine needs more air defense systems so that children do not have to run for cover from Russian missile attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 11:28 AM • 27351 views
Two pregnant women injured in missile attack on Kyiv - KIIA

Two pregnant women were injured in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 10:54 AM • 27476 views
Russia's missile attack on Kyiv: debris destroyed part of the building of the Boychuk Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design - Ministry of Culture

a Russian missile strike on Kyiv destroys part of the building of the Boychuk Academy of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 10:30 AM • 53259 views
"Ukraine urgently needs enhanced air defense" - Kuleba reacts to Russian attack and shows video of children running for cover under explosions

Russia's missile attack on Kyiv underscored Ukraine's urgent need for enhanced air defense systems such as the Patriot.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 10:18 AM • 29220 views
SSU Day: key achievements, plans, combat work

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is celebrating its 32nd anniversary, emphasizing its key role in countering Russian aggression through special operations, maritime drones, combat work, exposing traitors and collaborators, investigating war crimes, countering cyber threats, and destroying the Crimean bridge.

Society • March 25, 09:54 AM • 28419 views
Fall of enemy missile debris in the capital: police show the consequences

The fragments of enemy missiles fell in Pecherskyi, Solomianskyi and Darnytskyi districts.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:47 AM • 29257 views
Missile attack on Kyiv: US Ambassador calls for increased support for Ukraine

The ambassador noted that over the past five days, Russia has launched hundreds of missiles and drones against a sovereign country. She called for immediate military assistance to Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:44 AM • 29566 views
Kyiv suffers third missile attack by Russia in 5 days: KCMA reports damage in two districts, debris in two more

Two ballistic missiles fired by Russia from occupied Crimea were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense forces during an enemy missile attack on Kyiv, there is damage to buildings and casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:41 AM • 27852 views
Russian missile attack: a high-rise building in Solomyansky district is damaged

A Russian missile strike damaged a multi-storey building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district and a non-residential building in the Pechersk district, and four people were injured in Pechersk.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:33 AM • 38667 views
Two ballistic missiles destroyed during Russian attack on Kyiv - Air Force

Two ballistic missiles launched by the enemy from the occupied Crimea towards Kyiv were successfully destroyed by air defense forces.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 09:24 AM • 26087 views
US Ambassador to Britain: Russia will not stop if it wins the war in Ukraine

Russia will not stop if it wins the war in Ukraine. Therefore, Kyiv needs more support to defeat Russia, the US ambassador to the UK believes.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 08:15 AM • 33817 views
Cut off from equipment in Crimea: the Navy commented on why Russia did not use Kalibr during the last massive strikes

Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk suggests that Russia may not have used Kalibr missiles during recent massive strikes due to loading problems after being cut off from the necessary equipment in occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 08:10 AM • 24824 views
The defeat of the Black Sea Fleet communication hub in Sevastopol: Pletenchuk talks about the consequences of the attack

The communication hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol was seriously damaged, which had significant consequences for the enemy's naval operations and logistics.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:41 AM • 34636 views
Ukraine's Air Force shoots down 8 Shaheds in the sky over Ukraine at night

Defense forces shot down 8 out of 9 enemy attack drones over Mykolaiv and Odesa regions at night.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 07:11 AM • 29490 views
"It is of a critical nature": DIU reports details of damage to the Russian large landing ship Yamal

The Russian large amphibious assault ship Yamal was critically damaged in the attack, according to the DIU.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:25 AM • 26558 views