When Ukrainian troops destroyed the Russian landing ship Novocherkassk near Feodosia, Russian officers were allegedly on board. This was reported by the Russian media, UNN reports.
Details.
According to rosZmya, the crew of the Novocherkassk is 98 people. At least two officers could have been on the ship. In particular, Yevgeny Ivashev, one of the ship's senior officers. His wife reported that he was on board and noted that the hijacker's condition was "relatively normal."
Russian journalists also contacted the wife of the ship's commander, Mykola Stepanenko. The woman stated that she suspected that her husband was on the Novocherkassk when the Ukrainian army struck.
Mr. Stepanenko claims that no one was injured as a result of the ship's destruction.
Recall.
Ukraine launches an air strike against the Russian landing ship Novocherkassk in occupied Crimea.
The attack killed enemy personnel and damaged port infrastructure and possibly supply vessels.