2014 Crimean crisis
Part of the aftermath of the 2014 Ukrainian revolution
Location of Crimea (dark green) in Europe within Ukraine (light green)
Date23 February 2014–present
(10 years, 2 months and 4 days)
Location
Crimea, Ukraine
Caused by
Goals
  • Denial of legitimacy of the new authorities in Kiev
  • Integration with Russia or establishment of greater governing autonomy within Ukraine
  • Protection of Russian culture
MethodsProtests
StatusOngoing
Parties

Ukraine Government of Ukraine

Lead figures
Number

Protesters

Volunteer units[15]

  • 5,000 (Sevastopol)
  • 1,700 (Simferopol)

Russian Infantry

  • 6,000–28,000

Armed insurgents

  • 300

Protesters

  • 4,000 — 10,000 (Simferopol)[7][14]
Casualties and losses
Several serious injuries[14]
2-3 civilians dead [16][17][18]
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  12. ^ "Russian Citizen Elected Sevastopol Mayor Amid Pro-Moscow Protests in Crimea". The Moscow Times. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
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  16. ^ "Two die in rallies outside Crimean parliament, says ex-head of Mejlis". Kyiv Post. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  17. ^ "ВЗГЛЯД / В давке на митинге в Симферополе погибли три человека". Vz.ru. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  18. ^ "94 ЛЮДИНИ ЗАГИНУЛО ЗА ЧАС ПРОТЕСТІВ В УКРАЇНІ - МОЗ | Українська правда". Pravda.com.ua. Retrieved 2014-03-01.