Crimea - Wikipedia After Ukrainian independence in 1991, most of the peninsula was reorganised as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea The Soviet fleet in Crimea was in contention, but a 1997 treaty allowed Russia to continue basing its fleet in Sevastopol
Crimea | History, Map, Geography, Kerch Strait Bridge | Britannica Crimea, autonomous republic, southern Ukraine The republic is coterminous with the Crimean Peninsula, lying between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov In 2014 Russia covertly invaded and illegally annexed Crimea, a move that was denounced by the international community
Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and . . . Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia Ukrainian forces reportedly detonate large explosives, causing significant damage to the strategic bridge An explosion occurred on the Kerch Bridge, a vital transport link between Russia and Crimea, early on Tuesday morning
History of Crimea - Wikipedia Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Crimea was formed in 1992, although the republic was abolished in 1995, with the Autonomous Republic of Crimea established firmly under Ukrainian authority and Sevastopol being administered as a city with special status
What has happened in Crimea since Russias invasion? It has been 11 years since Russia took control of Crimea but Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has put the peninsula back in the global spotlight Here's what you need to know
Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes A Ukrainian air attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has knocked out power in its largest city, Sevastopol, Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev says Ukraine says its drones struck the city