BREAKING: Crimea Referendum Poll 93% Support Joining Russia, US Opposes

Crimea exit poll: Around 93% back Russia union Around 93% of voters in Crimea have backed joining Russia and seceding from Ukraine, according to exit polls quoted by Russian news agencies. Polls closed at 18:00 GMT and officials hailed a "record" turnout. Preliminary results are expected within hours. Many opponents boycotted the vote, which has been rejected by the US and the EU as illegitimate. Pro-Russian forces took control of Crimea in February after Ukraine's pro-Moscow president was overthrown.