#Crimea

Crimean Isolation: How the Drone War in the Black and Azov Seas is Changing the Conflict

Politics 11/12/2026, 23:50

In the DW podcast «Geofactor», experts discussed how the drone war and fire control over supply routes are isolating Crimea and changing the landscape of the Black and Azov Seas, and whether this could push Moscow toward a ceasefire.

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Navy Spokesman: Each hit on a 'Pantsir' in Crimea opens new opportunities for AFU strikes

Politics 11/06/2026, 20:46

Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk stated that strikes on two 'Pantsirs' in Crimea and other air defense objects create a system shortage and open opportunities for subsequent Defense Forces strikes.

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AFU Hit Two Pantsir Systems and Firing Group in Occupied Crimea: What Is Known About Southern Strikes

Politics 11/04/2026, 13:42

On the night of November 4, the AFU hit two Pantsir systems and a firing group in occupied Crimea, as well as a drone control center in Zaporizhzhia region and a depot in Luhansk region, the General Staff reported.

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Sevastopol on the Verge of Energy Collapse: Even '2 Hours On, 6 Off' Schedules No Longer Work in the City

Politics 11/03/2026, 10:26

Strict power supply restrictions have been introduced in Sevastopol following a nighttime energy strike: according to Razvozhayev, even the '2 on, 6 off' schedule is not working. Outages have also affected other Crimean cities.

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Over 75 hours of frontline silence: Humanitarian mission involving the US kicks off in Oleshky

Politics 10/30/2026, 09:57

A silence regime has been observed for over 75 hours on the frontline between Ukraine and Russia — the first time since 2022 over such a long period. A humanitarian mission involving the US, journalists from three countries, and coordination between Ukrainian and Russian ombudsmen is kicking off in Oleshky.

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Turchynov: In 2014, Ukrainian Troops in Crimea Were Ordered to Take Up Defense and Use Weapons

Politics 10/27/2026, 14:34

Former acting President Oleksandr Turchynov stated in an op-ed for RBC-Ukraine that in 2014, Ukrainian troops in Crimea were ordered to take up defense and use weapons in case of position assaults.

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Energy Crisis in Crimea Following Large-Scale Drone Attack

Incidents 10/24/2026, 02:38

Crimea and Sevastopol experienced a temporary blackout due to a drone attack on energy facilities. Authorities deployed backup power and quickly restored electricity.

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Nighttime attack with hundreds of drones: According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense intercepted 373 Ukrainian UAVs over 12 regions and Crimea

Incidents 10/21/2026, 11:50

On the night of October 20–21, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense repelled a massive Ukrainian UAV attack across 12 regions and Crimea. The agency reported intercepting 373 drones; simultaneously, Russia carried out strikes on Ukrainian regions.

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Trump claimed Crimea is washed by the ocean from all four sides

Politics 10/16/2026, 10:33

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Newsmax that Crimea is washed by the ocean from all four sides. Previously, he mistakenly claimed the peninsula is in the middle of the ocean and comparable in size to Texas.

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Victory After 11 Years of Court: The Hague Orders Russia to Pay PrivatBank $327 Million

Economy 10/06/2026, 21:46

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ordered Russia to pay PrivatBank over $327 million for assets seized in Crimea after 11 years of litigation.

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Russian Black Sea Fleet Prepares for Strikes Ahead of Crimean Bridge Anniversary, — ATES

Incidents 10/03/2026, 04:39

The Russian Black Sea Fleet command has been placed on high alert due to fears of Ukrainian attacks ahead of the October 8 Crimean Bridge anniversary.

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Targeted Power Outages Implemented in Crimea Following Series of Explosions

Incidents 10/02/2026, 14:40

Targeted power outages have been introduced in occupied Crimea following a series of explosions. Authorities cite grid protection, while residents report major blackouts.

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Defense Forces Hit Russian UAV Depot and Command Post: Strike Locations Named

Politics 09/30/2026, 12:29

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a Russian UAV depot, command post, repair base, and logistical facilities in occupied territories over the past day.

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Bridge, Radars, and Three Boats: HUR Special Unit 'Pryvrakhy' Strikes Key Russian Military Targets

Politics 09/28/2026, 12:23

The HUR 'Pryvrakhy' special unit targeted key Russian military assets, including a bridge, radars, boats, and communications, severely undermining enemy logistics and defense.

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Zelensky at the Sixth Crimea Platform Summit: "A Full Return to Normal Life Is Impossible Without Crimea"

Politics 09/24/2026, 02:37

At the sixth Crimea Platform summit, Zelensky declared that the return of Crimea to Ukraine is a necessary condition for normalization and called on Russia to take real steps toward de-escalation in the Black Sea.

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Ukrainian General Staff Announces Strike on 'Orion' Drone Control Station at Saki Airfield in Crimea

Politics 09/19/2026, 15:37

The Ukrainian General Staff announced a strike on the ground control station for 'Orion' drones at the Saki airfield in Crimea, as well as UAV launch sites and ammunition depots in the Donbas.

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Ukrainian General Staff reports Su-24 hit at Saki airfield and a number of Russian drone infrastructure facilities

Politics 09/17/2026, 02:04

On 16 September, the AFU General Staff reported that an Su-24 was hit at Saki airfield in Crimea, along with an attack-drone launch site, drone command posts, ammunition depots and fuel-storage bases of Russian forces. The extent of damage to the bomber is being determined.

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Ex-CIA Director Petraeus: Russia Paying a 'Mad' Price in Losses for the Failure of Its Spring-Summer Campaign

Politics 09/16/2026, 18:04

Former CIA Director David Petraeus told RBK-Ukraine that the initiative on the front belongs to Ukraine, while Russia is suffering more than 1,000 losses a day without achieving the goals of its spring-summer campaign. Meanwhile, Zelensky stated that there can be no "victory for both sides."

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