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Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea, Choking Russian Supply Routes

Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea, Choking Russian Supply Routes
NYT World Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:04 UTC By Nataliya Vasilyeva 1 min read
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Waiting for gas in Simferopol, Crimea, on Friday.

Waiting for gas in Simferopol, Crimea, on Friday. [Image text:] POWER 1522 T3C K929HX82 VIF M596HP82 A833P M801yp82
Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea (PERSON) Russian (ORG) Simferopol (LOCATION) Crimea (LOCATION)
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