Conflicting Reports: Ukraine Claims Russian Admiral Dead, Russia Disputes
Ukraine claims that a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol killed high-ranking Russian military officials, including Adm. Viktor Sokolov. In response, Russia's Defense Ministry released a video showing Sokolov alive and attending a meeting via video link. The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. Ukraine's special operations forces stated that 34 Russian officers were killed in the strike but are seeking more information about Sokolov's fate. The strike on Sevastopol is an embarrassing failure for Russian air defenses, and Ukraine has been targeting the Black Sea Fleet in its attacks on Crimea.
- Ukraine says it killed Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov. Russia says he's alive. - The Washington Post The Washington Post
- Russian commander who Ukraine claimed was killed is seen on state TV CBS News
- 'Dead' Russian Admiral Shoved in Front of the Cameras The Daily Beast
- Kyiv Red-Faced As Russia's Crimea Boss Seen Working In Video Day After Assassination Claim | Watch Hindustan Times
- Ukraine ‘clarifying’ whether Russian commander was killed in strike, after video purportedly shows him alive CNN
Reading Insights
0
1
3 min
vs 4 min read
85%
678 → 101 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The Washington Post