«Крым-24» is a Crimean television channel broadcasting in Russian. It was founded in 2014 after the annexation of Crimea by Russia. The channel positions itself as a source of information about life in Crimea, but its programs often contain propaganda materials that justify the annexation and discredit the Ukrainian government.
«Крым-24» is a state-owned channel funded by Russia. Its editorial policy is aimed at forming a positive image of Crimea as part of Russia and demonstrating the successes of the Russian government on the peninsula. The channel actively uses propaganda methods, including spreading disinformation about events in Ukraine and the world.
«Крым-24» programs often contain propaganda narratives aimed at supporting Russian aggression and discrediting Ukraine. For example, the channel spreads fake information about the “Nazi regime” in Ukraine, “crimes of the Ukrainian army,” and “persecution of the Russian-speaking population.”
«Крым-24» is not an independent source of information, but a tool of Russian propaganda. Its programs should be viewed critically and information should be verified from other sources.