Power Outages in Crimea
Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities have left Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-occupied Crimea, without power.
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Ukraine Strikes Disrupt Power in Russian-Occupied Crimea
Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities have left Sevastopol without power, while a heatwave disrupts life in northern France and the US Senate challenges military action in Iran.
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Intensified Attacks
Ukraine has been intensifying attacks across Crimea in an attempt to cut off the peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
3Fuel Suspension and Public Response
Authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public, and the Moscow-appointed governor has urged residents not to panic.
24Heatwave in Northern France
Tens of thousands of homes in northern France are without power as temperatures peak during a record-breaking heatwave.
56US Senate Action on Iran
The US Senate approved a measure demanding President Trump halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.
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Context
The Crimea Conflict
The current strikes are part of an intensified campaign by Ukraine to cut off the peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
3Global Weather
European Heatwave
Sweltering temperatures across Europe have left tens of thousands of homes in northern France without power, with temperatures set to peak during a record-breaking heatwave.
56Questions
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What impact have Ukrainian strikes had on Crimea?
Strikes on energy facilities have left Sevastopol without power and forced authorities to suspend fuel sales.
14How did local authorities respond to the power outage?
The Moscow-appointed governor urged residents not to panic.
2What is the US Senate's stance on the war in Iran?
The Senate approved a measure demanding President Trump halt the war or seek congressional approval before continuing.
7How is the heatwave affecting France?
Tens of thousands of homes in northern France are without power as temperatures peak.
56What health benefit is mentioned regarding daily walks?
A 5-minute walk every hour can make a tangible improvement to health and help get more work done.
8Sources and disclosure
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This guide is based on the Global News Podcast episode published on June 24, 2026.
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Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea have left its biggest city, Sevastopol, without power.
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The Moscow-appointed governor urged residents not to panic.
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Ukraine has been intensifying attacks across Crimea as it attempts to cut off the peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014.
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The authorities have been forced to suspend fuel sales to the public.
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Also: as sweltering temperatures continue across Europe, tens of thousands of homes are without power in northern France.
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Temperatures are set to peak across the country on Wednesday during a record-breaking heatwave.
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The US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Trump halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.
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And, how a 5-minute walk every hour can make a tangible improvement to our health and could help to get more work done.
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