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He added that Ukrainian forces also struck the Crimean Bridge connecting the peninsula to Russia, as well as radar and air defence systems.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Russia meanwhile accused Ukraine of launching more than 150 drones overnight into Tuesday, mainly over southern regions and the Crimean peninsula -- occupied by the Kremlin in 2014.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Russia, economically weakened after losing the Crimean War, sold Alaska to the U.S. in 1867 for just $7.2 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

She has lived there since birth, midway between the Crimean peninsula and the regional capital Zaporizhzhia.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

The Crimean War was followed by many promotions to the grade of officers from the ranks.

From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by Escott, T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet)