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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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Budanov was one of the Ukrainian special forces officers trained by the CIA - The New York Times

The New York Times reported that Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, was one of Ukraine's CIA-trained special forces and participated in daring operations behind enemy lines in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 03:45 AM • 41024 views
Crimean Platform Summit to be held in Latvia this year

This year's Crimean Platform Parliamentary Summit will be held in Latvia, said Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

Politics • February 25, 01:05 PM • 21846 views
Dry weather will prevail at the beginning of the week - forecasters

At the beginning of next week, the weather in Ukraine will be mostly dry, with light rain expected only on February 26 in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions, and temperatures rising to 16°C in some places.

Society • February 25, 09:27 AM • 26549 views
Five settlements in Mykolaiv region cut off from electricity supply as a result of Russian shelling

Five settlements in Mykolaiv region were left without power after a Russian drone damaged a power line.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:13 AM • 25997 views
Five militants sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason

Five militants, including a Somali sniper, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for participating in hostilities against Ukrainian forces on the side of russian-backed separatists.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:18 AM • 38472 views
Russians have less air defense in occupied Mariupol

Russian air defense systems in occupied Mariupol were hit, probably destroying at least one system.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 04:04 PM • 26561 views
Moscow must be held accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine since 2014 - Amnesty International

Amnesty International emphasized that Russia must be held accountable for crimes committed in Ukraine since its military invasion in 2014, including attacks on civilians and infrastructure, disappearances, executions, torture, arbitrary arrests, forced displacement and ill-treatment of prisoners.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 03:46 PM • 27324 views
Occupants in Crimea drew up two reports of administrative offenses against journalist Lutfiya Zudiyeva. Lubinets calls on the world to condemn the actions of Russia

Russian security forces detained Crimean Tatar activist and journalist Lutfiye Zudiyeva during a search of her home, seized her electronics and detained her for several hours on administrative charges.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 02:17 PM • 24031 views
Guerrillas scouted a military unit of the russian "riot police" in occupied Simferopol

Ukrainian partisans reconnoitered a russian special forces unit in occupied Simferopol and passed the unit's coordinates to the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 10:25 AM • 29388 views
Partisans scouted Russian fortifications in Crimea and left "gifts" for the occupiers

The guerrillas reconnoitered Russian fortifications in the occupied Crimea and left "gifts" for the invaders.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 10:10 AM • 26173 views
russians plan to introduce military training system for children in occupied Crimea - National Resistance Center

russians are planning to introduce a nationwide system of military training for children in the occupied Ukrainian territories and are considering launching regional branches of the "youth army".

Society • February 21, 03:34 PM • 28549 views
EU to impose sanctions on those involved in deportation of Ukrainian children - The Guardian

The European Union will impose sanctions against russians and belarusians involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children to the occupied territories, according to the draft 13th package of sanctions against russia.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 02:17 PM • 25845 views
Russians deployed an entire S-400 division in the Saki district of Crimea - partisans

According to the guerrillas, Russian troops have deployed an entire S-400 division on the peninsula in the Saky district.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:26 AM • 25887 views
About 800 thousand Russians illegally moved to occupied Crimea - Tasheva

According to Ukraine's permanent representative in Crimea, about 800,000 Russians have illegally moved to the occupied Crimean peninsula.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 06:10 PM • 63382 views
We did not start this war, but we must end it with the liberation of all our lands - Syrsky on the 10th anniversary of russian aggression

On the tenth anniversary of russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine promised to continue the fight until all occupied lands are completely liberated.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:54 PM • 29896 views
Shmyhal: Japanese Parliament is united in support of Ukraine and supports Ukrainians fighting against russian aggression

The Japanese parliament is united in its support for Ukraine, as stated by the Ukrainian prime minister after a meeting with the Japanese-Ukrainian inter-parliamentary group.

Politics • February 20, 02:56 PM • 21975 views
Most Ukrainians believe that Zelensky should run for a second term - KIIS

The majority of Ukrainians (53%) believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should run for a second term as head of state.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:33 AM • 102696 views
Almost 70% of Ukrainians oppose holding presidential elections during the war - KIIS

The majority of Ukrainians (69%) believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should remain in office until the end of martial law.

Politics • February 20, 10:06 AM • 27546 views
Guerrillas discover occupants' base in the temporarily occupied Crimea

Ukrainian partisans discovered a base of the Russian occupiers located in abandoned warehouses on the outskirts of Krasnosilske village, Black Sea region of Crimea.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:02 AM • 25934 views
After the destruction of aircraft, the enemy no longer behaves so brazenly and flies less - Ihnat

As practice shows, the destruction of Russian aircraft leads to the fact that they refuse to fly so many flights in the northern, southern, and eastern directions for some time for fear of being hit.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 08:00 AM • 26239 views
Today is the tenth anniversary of the beginning of Russia's occupation of Crimea: how did Russian aggression against Ukraine begin

Exactly ten years ago, on February 20, 2014, Russia launched an undeclared war against Ukraine, and chose Crimea as its first target. It was on this day that the units of the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea were transferred to an enhanced mode of service.

Society • February 20, 05:03 AM • 30230 views
11 children from TOT and Russia will return to Ukraine with the help of Qatar

Qatar announces the return of 11 Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories and Russia to reunite with their families in Ukraine.

Society • February 19, 02:54 PM • 25370 views
Attempted to break through Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Robotyn: two more militants served with suspicion notices, face life imprisonment

Two Russian soldiers who fought against Ukrainian troops in Zaporizhzhia region in December 2023 were charged with treason and collaboration after being captured.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 02:38 PM • 22855 views
The destruction of the Russian Caesar Kunikov: a floating crane is likely heading to the ship's sinking site

The floating crane is likely heading to the site where the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sank off the coast of Crimea to remove its wreckage.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:50 PM • 22609 views
White House mulls giving Ukraine longer-range ATACMS missiles - media

The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:29 PM • 23407 views
russians are using civilian airfields in sochi for military aviation - ATESH

According to the guerrillas, the russian military has begun using Sochi's civilian airports to deploy army aircraft.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:51 AM • 24117 views
"ATES" reports arrival of "Wagner" militants to occupied Dzhankoy

Many Russian military personnel have arrived in occupied Crimea. Among the newly arrived, there are markings of the well-known private military company Wagner.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:15 AM • 22116 views
Revenge for Avdiivka: "ATES carried out a sabotage in volgograd region

The military movement of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars "ATESH" avenged Avdiivka by setting fire to a relay cabinet at the Maxim Gorky railway station in volgograd to disrupt the transfer of military equipment through this important logistics hub.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 05:28 AM • 114480 views
Destruction of the Russian "Caesar Kunikov": an oily spot was spotted near occupied Balaklava

An oil slick from the sunken Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov has reached the coast of occupied Balaklava in Crimea, causing a strong smell of fuel, according to eyewitnesses.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:24 PM • 30158 views
Occupants move tanks to the north of the occupied Crimea

According to the Telegram channel, tanks were spotted in the occupied Crimea moving from Sevastopol through Simferopol and further north, and the information was passed on to the Ukrainian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:15 PM • 33634 views