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Cuba's power grid collapsed, leaving the island without electricity

Kyiv • UNN

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Cuba's power grid suffered a complete collapse, causing a nationwide blackout. The grid is suffering from fuel shortages and wear and tear.

Cuba's power grid collapsed, leaving the island without electricity
REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

On Friday, Cuba’s power grid suffered a total collapse. This led to a nationwide power outage on the island, which has a population of about 9 million, UNN reports, citing Reuters.

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