Crimea
Russia Sees Them as a Political Threat, Not Media”: Crimean Journalists in Russian Captivity
Crimean journalists in Russian captivity are targeted as political threats. empr.media analysis exposes repression, fabricated charges, and systemic abuse in occupied Crimea.
May 4, 2026
Ukraine’s Navy Reports Strike on Two Russian Boats Guarding Kerch Bridge
Ukraine Navy strike on Russian boats guarding the Kerch Bridge highlights escalating Black Sea warfare, targeting key assets protecting Russia’s critical supply route to Crimea.
Apr 30, 2026
Crimea Hit by Massive Drone Raid, Explosions Reported
Explosions near key airfields in Crimea signal a new phase of drone warfare as Ukraine targets Russian military infrastructure deep behind the frontlines.
Apr 19, 2026
Fire Near Dzhankoi and in the Kerch Strait: What Is Known About Nighttime Explosions in Crimea
Explosions lit up occupied Crimea overnight, with fires reported near Dzhankoi and in the Kerch Strait—raising new questions about Ukraine’s expanding strike reach.
Apr 15, 2026
79% of Fuel Storage Tanks at Feodosia Oil Depot Destroyed or Damaged Since Start of Russia’s Full-Scale War
Analysts say up to 79% of fuel storage tanks at the Feodosia oil depot in occupied Crimea have been damaged or destroyed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Apr 10, 2026
“Crimean” Architecture of Enforced Disappearances: Who Is Abducting Residents of Occupied Ukrainian Territories and How
People vanish without trace in occupied Crimea—abducted, silenced, erased. This EMPR.media investigation uncovers who’s behind the disappearances and how the system operates.
Apr 8, 2026
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks Near Kerch in Occupied Crimea After Reported Attack
A vessel carrying suspected stolen Ukrainian grain sinks near Kerch after a reported drone strike, spotlighting Russia’s shadow fleet and urgent calls for enforcement.
Apr 6, 2026
Ukraine hits rare Russian Be-12 aircraft in occupied Crimea
Ukraine strikes a rare Russian Be-12 amphibious aircraft in occupied Crimea, signaling growing pressure on Moscow’s naval aviation and Black Sea operations.
Apr 6, 2026
Strong Explosions Heard In Occupied Crimea At Night, Parts Of Several Districts Left Without Power
Powerful explosions shake occupied Crimea as coordinated drone attacks hit multiple المناطق, triggering blackouts and raising new questions about Russia’s control of the peninsula.
Apr 2, 2026
Russian An-26 Aircraft Disappears Over Occupied Crimea with 30 Military Onboard
A Russian military aircraft AN-26 disappears over Crimea with 30 onboard, triggering urgent search efforts as questions mount.
Apr 1, 2026
Ukrainian General Staff Reports Strike on S-400 Launcher in Crimea
Ukraine strikes a Russian S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea, dealing a major blow to Moscow’s military shield and signaling deeper offensive reach.
Mar 31, 2026










