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world9 days ago•2 min saved

Russia repels record Ukrainian drone wave as peace talks loom in Switzerland

Russia's Defense Ministry says its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight—the largest wave this year—broken down as 79 over the Black Sea/Sea of Azov, 38 over Crimea, and 18 over the Krasnodar region. A 9-year-old was injured in Sevastopol; the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar caught fire. About a dozen airports reported temporary flight restrictions as 27 more drones were downed on Tuesday morning, ahead of a fresh round of peace talks in Switzerland between Russia and Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times|

#air-defense #crimea #drones

war11 days ago•219 min saved

Ukraine says it struck BK-16 craft in Crimea along with targets in occupied territories

Ukraine’s General Staff says its forces hit Russia’s BK-16 landing craft in the Novoozerne area of occupied Crimea on Feb. 12, along with a radar station in Crimea and a communications node in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast; on Feb. 13, Ukraine reportedly struck a Russian ammunition depot near Novoeokonomichne in Donetsk Oblast. Crimea has been under Russian occupation since 2014, and Kyiv says it will continue strikes to weaken Russia’s military potential.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #donetsk-oblast #russia

world11 days ago•10 min saved

Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Landing Craft and Installations in Crimea

Ukraine’s General Staff says its forces struck a Russian BK-16 transport-landing craft near Novoozerne in Crimea, along with an RSP-10 radar near Hvardiiske and a Russian communications hub near Prymorsk on Feb. 12, and an ammunition depot near Novoekonomichne in the Donetsk region on Feb. 13, as Kyiv continues strikes to reduce Moscow’s offensive potential; losses are being clarified.

via Kyiv Post|

#bk-16 #crimea #military

military28 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russian Planes at Crimean Airbases, SBU Claims $1B in Damage

Ukraine’s SBU released footage of Alpha Group drone strikes on Russian aircraft parked at Crimean airfields, claiming over $1 billion in damage across 15 targets, as part of a broader long-range drone campaign that also targets air defenses and drone production facilities.

via The War Zone|

#crimea #military #operation-spiderweb

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Ukrainian Forces Target Russian Assets in Crimea and Donetsk

Ukrainian forces targeted and struck Russian military facilities in Crimea, including a base for unmanned maritime vessels, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken Russian military capabilities in the region.

via Ukrinform|

#crimea #military-strikes #russia

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Poland Considers Extraditing Russian Archaeologist Over Crimea Excavations

A Russian archaeologist, Alexander Butyagin, is detained in Poland amid debates over his work in Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. Critics accuse him of illegal excavations and looting, violating international conventions, while supporters argue he is preserving Crimea's heritage. The case highlights complex legal and ethical issues surrounding archaeological work in conflict zones and the broader geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe.

via BBC|

#archaeology #crimea #legal-controversy

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Russian Jets and Air Defense in Crimea

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) claimed to have destroyed two Russian Su-27 fighters at the Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea using drones, damaging the airfield's control tower and following recent strikes on Russian military assets, as part of ongoing efforts to target Russian military infrastructure in the region.

via Kyiv Post|

#attack #crimea #military

science3 months ago•8 min saved

Neanderthals Used 130,000-Year-Old Ochre Crayons for Symbolic Art

A study suggests Neanderthals in Crimea used red and yellow ocher to craft crayons, some of which were sharpened and possibly used for symbolic or social purposes, indicating advanced cognitive and cultural behaviors. However, some experts remain cautious about interpreting these findings as definitive evidence of symbolic art.

via Live Science|

#crimea #neanderthals #ochre-crayons

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Crimean DNA Reveals Neanderthal Migration into Asia

Researchers analyzed bone fragments from the Starosele site in Crimea, identifying Neanderthal DNA and linking European and Siberian Neanderthal populations, suggesting migration routes across Eurasia around 45,000 years ago, facilitated by favorable paleoclimate corridors.

via Phys.org|

#crimea #dna-evidence #migration

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Tensions Escalate as Ukrainian Drones Target Russian and Kazakh Oil Facilities

A fire at the ATAN oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea has reignited, possibly linked to Ukrainian drone activity, amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian military infrastructure, including drone attacks across Russia and occupied territories, impacting gas supplies and oil exports. The conflict continues to escalate with increased military actions and strategic tensions involving Ukraine and Russia.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #military-strikes #oil-depot-fire

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Russia Extends Fuel Export Ban Amid Ongoing Ukraine-Related Disruptions

Russia has extended its ban on fuel exports until the end of the year due to disruptions caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and fuel infrastructure, leading to widespread shortages and rationing, especially in Crimea.

via CNN|

#crimea #fuel-ban #gasoline-shortages

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Russia extends fuel export bans amid ongoing supply disruptions

The fuel supply crisis in occupied Crimea has worsened, with half of the gas stations halting sales due to supply disruptions, exacerbated by Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Russia has extended its export ban on gasoline and diesel to manage shortages amid ongoing tensions and economic struggles.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #export-ban #fuel-crisis

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Escalating Drone Strikes and Civilian Toll in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Ukrainian drones struck a luxury resort in Crimea near Russian dachas, causing casualties and damage, with reports of three killed and 16 injured, while Ukraine also claimed to have hit Russian amphibious aircraft and other military targets. Meanwhile, Russian attacks in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and other regions resulted in multiple casualties and infrastructure damage. Overall, the conflict continues with significant violence on both sides.

via Euronews.com|

#attack #crimea #drones

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Clashes and Drone Attacks Escalate in Crimea and Beyond

Ukrainian drones attacked the Foros resort in Russian-occupied Crimea, causing damage, casualties, and a grass fire, with claims that high-profile guests were present; the strike highlights ongoing tensions and military actions in the region.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#attack #crimea #crimean-conflict

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Declares Crimea and NATO Membership Off Limits

Donald Trump stated on social media that Ukraine's NATO membership and reclaiming Crimea are off the table in negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing a shift in US and Ukrainian diplomatic positions amid ongoing tensions and discussions with European leaders.

via Kyiv Post|

#crimea #nato #russia