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Crimea News: Occupation, Resistance, Human Rights & Security Updates
Is Turkey Buying Russia’s Looted Ukrainian Grain? | empr.media
Ukraine accuses Russia of exporting stolen grain from occupied territory toward Turkish destinations — Kyiv urges Ankara to act, while Ankara says investigations are ongoing. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jun 6, 2022
In Sevastopol, three large landing crafts of the Russian Federation are put on repair at once
In occupied Sevastopol, three large Russian Project 775 landing ships are undergoing repairs at the Black Sea Fleet yard — a flashpoint in Russia’s struggling naval posture amid Ukraine’s offensive. | empr.media
May 31, 2022
Russian occupiers will exclude English from the school curriculum in Crimea
In Russia-occupied Crimea, authorities are stripping English and foreign language lessons from schools — a sharp shift toward exclusive Russian instruction and linguistic control. | empr.media
May 31, 2022
Russia has launched four of the six submarines into the Black Sea. Each with missiles
Four of Russia’s six missile-armed submarines are now in the Black Sea, signaling heightened military pressure near Crimea and triggering fresh global security concerns.
May 22, 2022
Russian ship is on fire in the Black Sea. It is being towed to Crimea
A Russian Black Sea Fleet vessel erupted in flames near Crimea’s Sevastopol, with thick smoke seen from shore amid continuing naval tensions and frontline clashes.
May 13, 2022
Crimean Tatars are forcibly sent to war with Ukraine
Russia’s occupation authorities in Crimea are allegedly targeting Crimean Tatars for forced mobilization into its war with Ukraine — a policy rights advocates say is illegal and discriminatory. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 29, 2022
Putin plans to prevent Russians from leaving the occupied Crimea
Amid tighter Russian occupation policies, reports indicate Putin’s authorities are restricting movement and limiting Russians’ ability to leave occupied Crimea, tightening control and isolating the peninsula.
Mar 23, 2022
Leader of the Crimean Tatar people Dzhemilev nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Mustafa Dzhemilev, iconic leader of the Crimean Tatar people and longtime human rights advocate, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize — spotlighting decades of nonviolent struggle and justice. EMPR.media
Feb 6, 2022
Russian FSB attempts to create an agent network among the Crimean Tatars
Russian FSB attempts to build an agent network among Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea, signaling deeper surveillance, pressure, and control over local communities.
Jan 8, 2022
Russia involves 1,200 paratroopers to military drills in the occupied Crimea and Russian south
Russia has deployed around 1,200 paratroopers for large-scale drills in occupied Crimea and southern regions, highlighting continued military buildup and regional tension escalation.
Dec 23, 2021
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted to new searches and detentions in Crimea
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has reacted to new searches and detentions in occupied Crimea, calling them politically motivated actions targeting local activists and residents.
Dec 16, 2021
Russia will supply new air defense systems to Crimea
Russia plans new air defense deployments in Crimea, strengthening military control of the peninsula amid ongoing Ukraine conflict and rising Black Sea tensions.
Dec 14, 2021