Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls
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Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to police and ambulance services. The move aims to provide a reliable communication alternative amid frequent jamming of mobile networks. The jamming is reportedly due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks on the territory. This development highlights efforts to maintain emergency connectivity in a conflict zone.
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Crimea is a disputed territory controlled by Russia.
Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to police and ambulance.
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The phones provide an alternative to mobile communications.
The Straits Times- Crimea is a disputed territory controlled by Russia.
- Ukrainian attacks are cited as a reason for mobile jamming.
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Loaded language removed<p>YEVPATORIYA, Crimea, July 23 - Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to the police and ambulance service, providing an alternative to mobile communications that are often jammed as the territory comes under frequent Ukrainian attacks.</p>
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The phones provide an alternative to mobile communications.
The Straits TimesCrimea comes under frequent Ukrainian attacks.
The Straits TimesMobile communications are often jammed.
The Straits TimesCrimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to police and ambulance.
The Straits Times