The Latest Breaking News from Crimea

Ukraine takes control of entire Kharkiv region and towns seized at onset of Russian invasion

Flags raised on areas previously occupied as Russian troops pushed out from over 6,000 sq km of territory

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022

What are Vladimir Putin's options after Russian military setback in Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to publicly comment on a lightning rout of his forces in north-eastern Ukraine, but is under pressure from nationalists at home to regain the initiative.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

How Vladimir Putin's troops lost 2,000 square km to Ukraine forces and what happens next

Russia appears to have been caught out in its war in Ukraine as the defending forces made significant advancements on the north of the country. Important stragic cities are in the process of being retaken

Daily Mirror · Sep 11, 2022

Ukraine military chief claims responsibility for strikes in Crimea

Ukraine's top military chief claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a series of strikes on Russian air bases on the annexed peninsula of Crimea, including one that caused devastation at the Saky military facility last month.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Ukraine’s latest weapon in the war: Jokes

As war has become the new normal, Ukrainians turn to dark humour to belittle Russia and lift national spirit.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2022

Prepare bomb shelters in Crimea, Zelenskiy adviser tells residents

Ukraine on Monday told residents of Russian-annexed Crimea to prepare bomb shelters and stock up on supplies as Kyiv presses ahead with plans for a major counteroffensive to drive Russian troops out of occupied Ukrainian territory.

Reuters · Sep 5, 2022

Ukraine war: how Kyiv's southern offensive will exploit Russia's naval vulnerabilities

Ukraine launched its counteroffensive in the Kherson region on August 29, the success of which would have major military, political and symbolic consequences. This move has been made possible by Ukraine’s recent maritime successes that have reduced Russia’s ability to control the southern coast of Ukraine.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022

Russia Ships S-300 Air Defense Missiles Out of Syria

Russia has shipped a battery of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to a Russian port near Crimea, according to a satellite imaging company, in an apparent attempt to bolster its air defenses in the war with Ukraine. ImageSat International (ISI) captured pictures showing the presence of the S-300 anti-aircraft battery…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022

Russia ships S-300 air defence missiles out of Syria - satellite images

Russia has shipped a battery of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to a Russian port near Crimea, according to an Israeli satellite imaging company, in an apparent attempt to bolster its air defences in the war with Ukraine.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

When ‘Z’ meant joy, freedom and humour to Russians and Ukrainians

For much of the post-Soviet era, ‘Z’ was the symbol of a music festival in Crimea that united people across borders.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2022