Russia Black Sea Fleet Commander eliminated during operation in Crimea

As a result of the destruction of the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol on September 22, 34 officers were killed, including the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Vice Admiral Viktor Sokolov.

This was reported with reference to the Special Operations Forces.

"After the strike on the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters, 34 officers were killed, including the commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Another 105 occupants were wounded. The headquarters building is beyond repair," the statement said.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces updated information on enemy losses as a result of a special operation to destroy the large landing ship Minsk.

Since the Minsk was scheduled to go on combat duty the day after the attack, the personnel were present. Irreversible losses amounted to 62 occupiers.

As a reminder, on September 22, the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was attacked by a missile. The Office of Strategic Communications of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that the Ukrainian military was behind the attack. According to media reports, Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles for the attack.

Author – Anastasiya Glotova, 25/09/2023