Why is Crimea critical to the Russia–Ukraine war?
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea as Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ending the war.
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aljazeera.com
27.06.2026
Three killed as Ukraine and Russia trade attacks overnight
Moscow's attacks are reported to have killed two, while Kyiv's attacks on Russia killed one.
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aljazeera.com
27.06.2026
As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia
President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic 'oil rains' fall.
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aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
Ukraine attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea trigger power cuts in Sevastopol
The largest city on the Russia-controlled peninsula has been left without power after an attack on energy facilities.
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aljazeera.com
24.06.2026
Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
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bbc.co.uk
24.06.2026
Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea
Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea
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aljazeera.com
24.06.2026
Ukraine’s recovery to be deliberated in Poland amid Kyiv-Warsaw spat
Amid a brewing row that tests Poland's alliance with Ukraine, President Zelenskyy will skip a key conference.
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aljazeera.com
24.06.2026
Missile strike kills three in Ukraine as Russia feels war’s economic strain
Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using cluster munitions, which, when dropped, scatter into smaller munitions.
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aljazeera.com
23.06.2026
Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages
Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
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aljazeera.com
22.06.2026
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
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bbc.com
22.06.2026
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
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bbc.com
21.06.2026
Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow
Ukraine increases strikes on Russian oil and weapons infrastructure as it garners aid and begins EU talks.
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aljazeera.com
19.06.2026
Three killed in Ukraine a day after drone attack kills child in Moscow
The Kremlin said it will 'continue' striking Ukraine after biggest-ever drone attack on Russian capital.
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aljazeera.com
19.06.2026
Will Ukraine become an EU member?
Ukraine has opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union.
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aljazeera.com
17.06.2026
EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process
Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.
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aljazeera.com
16.06.2026
Trump touts Iran deal and Ukraine ambition as he arrives at G7
Amid G7 tensions, Trump says Iran agreement is a step towards peace in the Middle East and beyond.
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aljazeera.com
16.06.2026
Ukraine to keep targeting Russian energy after hitting sea terminal
Ukraine's SBU security service claimed attack sparking fires in Russia's Tamanneftegaz terminal.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova
Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.
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aljazeera.com
12.06.2026
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
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bbc.com
10.06.2026