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Sevastopol (/ ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl, səˈvæstəpoʊl /), [ a ] sometimes written Sebastopol, is the largest city in Crimea and a major port on the Black Sea. Due to its strategic location and the navigability of the city's harbours, Sevastopol has been an important port and naval base throughout its history.
Aug 25, 2024 · Sevastopol, city and seaport, Crimea, southern Ukraine, in the southwestern Crimean Peninsula on the southern shore of the long, narrow Akhtiarska Bay, which forms a magnificent natural harbour. West of the modern town stood the ancient Greek colony of Chersonesus, founded in 421 bce.
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Sep 23, 2023 · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Saturday morning launched another missile attack on Sevastopol on the occupied Crimean Peninsula, a Russian-installed official said, a day after an attack on the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet that left a serviceman missing and the main building smoldering.
May 14, 2018 · Sevastopol (Sebastopol) Black Sea port on the sw of the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine. Founded in 1783 by Catherine II, it was fortified in 1804. Sevastopol became home to the Russian Black Sea fleet and was the major strategic objective of the Crimean War, besieged from October 1854 to September 1855.
Sevastopol is a picturesque city stretched out along the northern and southern shores of Sevastopol Bay and the north coast of the Heracles Peninsula.
Sep 13, 2023 · The attack in the port city of Sevastopol, which serves as the main base for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, took place as Moscow offensives killed at least three civilians and injured 14 across Ukraine, the president’s office said.
Mar 8, 2011 · The BBC's Daniel Sandford reports on the strong passions that remain in the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol, home to Russia's Black Sea fleet.
