The Crimean peninsula is a valuable asset, especially for its military attributes. When Russia illegally annexed Crimea in February-March 2014, it notably gained full de facto control over Sevastopol (where the Russian Black Sea Fleet is based and had until then been leasing its facilities) and Donuzlav Bay (before 2014, the site of the Ukrainian...
Russia’s quest to resurrect its carrier fleet: The NITKA military complex in Crimea
By Ukrainian Weekly Editor6 Mins Read