Alupka is a resort city located in the Crimean peninsula, a de jure territory of Ukraine that is de facto controlled by the Russian Federation since 2014. It is located 17 km to the west of Yalta. It
The Vorontsov Palace with the dominant Crimean Mountains in the background.
The Black Sea coast at Alupka
The southern façade of the Vorontsov Palace.
Dawn in the Ai-Petri Yaila nature reserve
The Autonomous Republic of Crimea is a de jure administrative division of Ukraine encompassing most of Crimea that was unilaterally annexed by Russia in 2014, and is now, de facto, administered as the
Alupka
…in the background. Flag Coat of arms Interactive map of Alupka Alupka Alupka Alupka Coordinates: Municipality Yalta Municipality Location in Ukraine Autonomous Republic of Crimea Location in Russia Republic of Crimea City status 1938 Government • City Head Viktor Tolstonoh Area • Total 4.2246 km2 (1.6311 sq mi) Elevation 67 m…
Ukrainian military base at Perevalne surrounded by Russian troops without military rank insignia or cockade on 9 March 2014.