Ukrainian strikes damage Russian fleet and infrastructure in Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck two Russian Black Sea Fleet ships: Jamal and Azov. Additionally, a communication centre in Sevastopol and several infrastructure facilities were damaged.
25 March 2024 19:22
The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the attack on Sevastopol in Crimea damaged the ships Jamal and Azov, as well as the communication centre and several infrastructure facilities of the Black Sea Fleet.
According to Anton Herashchenko, an advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs, the communication centre was hit by at least three Storm Shadow missiles. He also highlighted that the area includes the FSB headquarters.
massive attack
Residents of Crimea believe that the air defence system shot down dozens of missiles targeting Sevastopol. Nonetheless, they acknowledged that Ukrainian forces aimed at communication systems.
Russian media stated that 34 military personnel were killed and 40 individuals were injured. Additionally, three Su-27 bombers suffered damage in the attack.
The Ukrainian assault on Sevastopol began on Friday evening, Greenwich Time. An oil depot was also struck during the bombardment. Mikhail Razvozhaev, the occupying governor, confirmed there was a "massive attack" on Sevastopol.