Moscow Times: Russia Restores Crimea Power Supplies
Russia restored power supplies to Crimea via undersea cable on Wednesday, ending an 11-day blackout, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Thursday.
The new power line was inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Simferopol.
Current power supply capacity to the peninsula does not exceed 200 megawatts. A further 200 megawatts will be supplied by Dec. 20.
This will cover up to 90 percent of the peninsula's power needs, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, RIA Novosti reported.
WNU Editor: This still falls short of what Crimea needs, but at least the people who live on the peninsula are now seeing tangible progress that this crisis will soon be resolved.
More News On Russia Restoring Electrical Power To Crimea
Russia powers up Crimea, cutting dependence on Ukraine -- RT
Putin Builds Energy Bridge, Switches on the Lights in Crimea -- Newsweek
Putin makes surprise visit to Crimea after power shortages -- AFP
Putin Opens Crimean 'Energy Bridge' -- AP
Putin Promises To Deliver More Power In Visit To Crimea -- RFE
Crimea State of Emergency Could Be Lifted -- Sputnik
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