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Russian Black Sea Fleet loses crucial missile corvette Cyclone

The Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation has likely lost another vessel, according to Dmytro Pletenczuk, head of the press centre of the Southern Defence Forces. This time, the Ukrainian prize is the missile corvette "Cyclone".

Have they lost their last aircraft carrier in Crimea? "They are now in immense shock"
Have they lost their last aircraft carrier in Crimea? "They are now in immense shock"
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Sara Bounaoui

20 May 2024 17:01

Dmytro Pletenczuk commented on reports of damage to the Russian Navy ship "Cyclone" in Sevastopol.

Pletenczuk said that the entire crew had likely been impacted. They are currently verifying the rest of the information, but there is a possibility that the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea lost the last missile carrier. He also emphasised the need for official confirmation of the information.

According to information appearing online, the ship was hit by at least two ATACMS missiles.

Attack in Sevastopol

Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that in temporarily occupied Sevastopol, a Russian Navy ship, "Cyclone", was likely hit by a missile, which is a carrier of "Kalibr" missiles.

The ship likely sank. Six soldiers of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation were reported dead, and 11 more were injured. "Cyclone", a Karakurt-class missile corvette, entered service in July 2023.

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