World · 24 June 2026
Ukraine strikes knock out Sevastopol power
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The biggest city in Russian-held Crimea is facing widespread power blackouts and fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukrainian drones knocked out power in Sevastopol on Wednesday, leading to public transport, shops, and cafes operating only by day. Fuel sales for the public were also suspended across Crimea, with one resident unable to power his backup generator.
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