JOURNAL ARTICLE

CRIMEA IN THE CROSSHAIRS.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 152. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: CADDICK-ADAMS, PETER 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical and strategic significance of Crimea, a peninsula in the Black Sea that has been contested by various powers over centuries, particularly in the context of the current Russian occupation. It outlines Crimea's complex history, including its annexation by Catherine the Great in 1783, its transfer to Ukraine in 1954, and the subsequent Russian annexation in 2014, which most countries consider illegal. The article highlights Crimea's strategic importance due to its control over Black Sea trade routes, its military capabilities, and the presence of valuable oil and gas resources, particularly the Subbotin field, which has drawn Russian interest amid geopolitical tensions. The ongoing conflict over Crimea reflects broader struggles for control and influence between Russia and Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/12, Issue 152, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:189047555
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