Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine

Russia's illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless, but it sent Moscow's relations with the West into a downward spiral ...
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Ukrainian Drones Shoot Down Russian Seaplanes Over Crimea

The latest attack against the Russian Be‑12 Chayka seaplanes further underscores Ukraine’s commitment to a free Crimea.