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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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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 • 29921 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 • 21992 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 • 102736 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 • 27573 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 • 25966 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 • 26259 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 • 30291 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 • 25413 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 • 22899 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 • 22627 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 • 23461 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 • 24162 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 • 22134 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 • 114511 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 • 30180 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 • 33653 views
Kherson Art Museum identifies 88 stolen paintings in occupied Crimea

The Kherson Art Museum has identified 88 paintings from its collection that were stolen by the Russian occupiers and found in Crimea, including a work by People's Artist of Ukraine Viktor Poltavets.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:28 PM • 25972 views
In Crimea, partisans raise Ukrainian flag for Unity Day

Partisans in Crimea put up a Ukrainian flag on Mount Chatyr-Dag in honor of the Day of Unification of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 03:48 PM • 24594 views
Illegal transportation from Russia to Crimea: two CEOs of enemy airlines were served with a notice of suspicion

Two Russian airline executives have been notified of suspicion of illegally transporting passengers across the Ukrainian border to Crimea by organizing regular flights from Russian cities to Simferopol International Airport.

Crimes and emergencies • February 16, 02:15 PM • 19190 views
All information was transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: guerrillas scouted the russian Baltic Fleet in St. Petersburg

Ukrainian guerrillas monitor the russian fleet in occupied Crimea and St. Petersburg, collecting data on the numbers and types of ships in the ports.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:21 AM • 24432 views
US State Department: limiting Russia's presence in the Black Sea is a major change in strategic positioning in the region

A State Department official said that Russia's loss of 20% of the Black Sea Fleet's ships, including the amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov, is a fundamental change in the Russian Navy's limited strategic positioning in the region.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 09:57 PM • 35539 views
Security in the Black Sea has increased: Zelensky reacts to the destruction of the Caesar Kunikov ship

Zelensky thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for destroying the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in Crimea and said that Ukraine would continue to clear the Black Sea of Russian terrorist facilities.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:18 PM • 127722 views
The kremlin refused to comment on statements about the liquidation of the Caesar Kunikov ship by Ukraine

The Kremlin spokesperson refused to comment on reports that Ukrainian forces had sunk the russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov, referring the question to the russian Defense Ministry.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 12:52 PM • 23863 views
Destruction of the Russian ship "Caesar Kunikov": preliminary, most of the crew was killed - DIU

Most of the crew members of the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov were killed when the ship was destroyed by Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:13 AM • 22399 views
British Foreign Secretary Cameron to urge EU to increase defense production to help Ukraine - media

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will call on EU allies to increase defense production to help Ukraine.

Politics • February 14, 10:05 AM • 24144 views
New explosions heard in occupied Crimea in the morning: what is known

The explosions heard in many parts of Crimea were probably caused by the disposal of unexploded ordnance from previous shelling at a military training ground.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 09:10 AM • 24626 views
The GRU shows the destruction of the Russian ship Caesar Kunikov

"Magura destroyed Caesar: GUR shows footage of sinking a large amphibious assault ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:09 AM • 26691 views
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirms the destruction of the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov

Ukraine destroyed the Russian large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov in Crimea on February 14. This was confirmed by the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 07:35 AM • 121873 views
Strike on a Russian ship in the Black Sea: Russian BDK Caesar Kunikov was hit - media

The Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov was shot down in the Black Sea on February 14.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:39 AM • 27977 views
A naval battle is taking place off the southern coast of Crimea, a Russian ship may have been attacked

A Russian ship may have been attacked and damaged or destroyed off the coast of Crimea, judging by video footage and eyewitness reports of a fire, explosion, and machine gun fire in the area.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 05:52 AM • 39317 views