Why is Crimea critical to the Russia–Ukraine war?

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Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea, aiming to pressure Moscow into ending the ongoing conflict. Control of Crimea remains a strategic focal point in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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