Occupied Crimea no longer viable for Russian military ship repairs, says Ukrainian Navy
Ukrainian Navy confirms Russian military's complete withdrawal from Crimean repair facilities to Russia's Novorossiysk due to Ukrainian missile threat.
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Fire breaks out in occupied Sevastopol bay following drone attack
A Russian Tor air defense system may have been destroyed in occupied Sevastopol, with other reported attacks targeting eight regions in Russia.
Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian defense forces allegedly launched a complex strike against Russian military installations in Crimea, targeting the Belbek airfield.
Russian Black Sea Fleet missile ships commander killed in Sevastopol car bombing, source says
The commander reportedly died after an IED detonated under his vehicle on Taras Shevchenko Street.
UN nuclear agency funded Russian research in occupied Crimea, investigation reveals
The UN's nuclear watchdog, IAEA, signed two contracts after Russia occupied Crimea, potentially legitimizing occupation and contradicting UN resolutions on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Russian-controlled authorities claim drone attack in Sevastopol and Kerch at night
The illegal Kerch Bridge, a key link between occupied Crimea and mainland Russia, was closed for four hours during the night as explosions were reported in multiple Crimean locations.
Russia claims ATACMS missile hit Sevastopol building in night attack
A nine-story building in Sevastopol was allegedly hit by part of an ATACMS missile, according to occupation authorities.
Russia illegally used music by American composer and pianist Philip Glass
Renowned American composer Philip Glass has accused Russian occupiers in Crimea of illegally using his music and name without permission for a ballet production.
Drones hit Russian military unit, railway ferry used for matériel supply to occupied Crimea
Allegedly Ukrainian forces attacked occupied Sevastopol, Russia's Port Kavkaz, and Belgorod Oblast with drones, hitting a Russian military unit in Sevastopol, ferry in Port Kavkaz, and possibly a car in Belgorod.
Russia claims to have repelled naval drone attack in occupied Crimea
Russia's MoD claims to have intercepted dozens of Ukrainian aerial and naval drones in occupied Crimea and Bryansk. Locals reported explosions in Crimea's Donuzlav and Sevastopol. A Ukrainian Navy spokesperson says there are no safe locations for Russian ships in Crimea.
Explosions rock occupied Crimea, as Russia claims ATACMS attack
Recent successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian air defenses in the region suggest Ukraine is clearing the airspace in preparation for F-16 deployments, experts say.
Activists report mass repressions in Crimea against pro-Ukrainian supporters and Crimean Tatars
Since the beginning of the occupation of Crimea, the Russian Federation has initiated a broad repressive campaign against the peninsula's residents, leading to over 300 political prisoners and numerous administrative and criminal proceedings targeting Crimean Tatars and pro-Ukrainian activists,
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea ramp up army recruitment advertising
In temporarily occupied Crimea, a surge in recruitment advertising by Russian-installed authorities signals a desperate push to bolster military ranks, as Moscow intensifies efforts to turn the peninsula into a strategic launchpad for its ongoing war against Ukraine. According to Krym.Realii, outdoor and online advertisements for contractual army service have multiplied, amid promises of high pay and land incentives.
Russia uses Crimean camp where children are taught to hate West as shield from Ukrainian strikes
Russian authorities plan to install an electronic warfare system at the "Artek" children's camp in Russian-occupied Crimea, potentially using the thousands of children indoctrinated with anti-Ukraine and anti-Western propaganda there as human shields against Ukrainian strikes targeting the illegal military infrastructure on the peninsula.
Campaign against indoctrination: Ukrainian non-governmental organizations push for legal protection in Ukraine
Civil society groups call for legislative action to save children from Russian propaganda and prevent further indoctrination.
UK intel: Russia improved naval infrastructure in Novorossiysk, where it relocated its ships from Sevastopol away from Ukraine’s strikes
To avoid Ukrainian sea-borne attack, Russia largely moved its Black Sea Fleet from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk, where it is improving infrastructure to support long-term basing, per UK intelligence.
Sources say high-ranking Russian officers hit by strike in occupied Crimea
Details regarding casualties and the extent of damage remain unknown.
Ukrainian intel says it blew up power substation in occupied Sevastopol, Russians claim “short circuit”
Overnight, Ukrainian intelligence operatives targeted a power substation in occupied Sevastopol, leading to a power outage, as per media sources. Occupation authorities claimed a short circuit.
UK intel: Russian high-value vessels redeploy from Sevastopol due to Ukrainian strikes
Ukrainian strikes on occupied Crimea's Sevastopol naval base compel Russian high-value vessels to use alternative ports, demonstrating Ukraine's success in reducing the Black Sea Fleet's ability to project power in the region, per UK intelligence.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 624: Ukraine makes battlefield gains despite Russian attacks
Ukraine continues to make progress on the battlefield, establishing new footholds despite Russian missile strikes. Hungary opposes EU membership talks with Ukraine, complicating diplomatic efforts. Crimean Tatar prisoner needs urgent medical care as human rights abuses continue under Russian occupation.