Ukraine takes the war to Crimea causing blackouts and fuel crisis
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Ukraine’s drone offensive into the Russian-controlled region of Crimea has prompted officials to declare a state of emergency. Russia's Defence Ministry said air defences shot down 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on the peninsula and 12 other regions June 25. Moscow illegally annexed the region from Ukraine back in 2014 before eventually launching a full-scale assault on Ukraine. But for locals living there now, the attacks are causing fuel restrictions and blackouts amid what’s supposed to be prime time for the area’s tourism sector. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC Ne
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