Massive power outage in the Crimea, which occurred in the morning of 24 December, did not affect the combat readiness of military units military power of the Russian Federation stationed on the Peninsula, informed the press service and information of the Ministry of defence on Wednesday.

" Disabling Ukraine trunk transmission lines supplying power to the Crimea, all the military power of the Russian Federation were automatically switched to battery backup power supply, according to the report.

Combat calculations and rescue forces to military units military power of the Russian Federation in Crimea are serving as planned.

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