It is necessary to provide smooth operation of the generators in the Crimea in connection with energoblok Peninsula, said the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin during the meeting of the Presidium of the state Council in Nizhny Tagil.

"wish to say a few words on the need to ensure the smooth operation of a temporary source of generation on the Peninsula of the Crimea in connection with energoblok Peninsula. We we are in constant contact with the government and with the leadership of the region I have talked, " he said.

The Crimea in the night of Sunday was completely de-energized because of the erosion in the South Ukraine transmission towers supplying electricity to the Peninsula. In the region introduced a state of emergency until full power is restored.

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