Ukraine Destroys Russian Fleet Ship in Crimean
*Says the ship was loaded with Iranian made explosive drones.
Ukrainian forces on Monday said it destroyed the Russian fleet, Novocherkassk, in the Black Sea.
Independent reports say the large ship was carrying Iran made Shahed explosives drones meant for the war against Kyiv.
Although the Ukrainian military did not specify the exact location the ship was hit, witnesses say the vessel was hit inside the Black Sea, Russian Naval base in Feodosia, Crimea.
Air Force Commandant, Mykola Olechtchouk, posted a video indicating that the attack took place at Feodosia, in the occupied Crimean peninsula.
The attack was also confirmed by the Russia backed Crimean leader, Sergey Aksyonov, who said:
“An enemy attack was carried out in the area of Feodosia.
“The port area is cordoned off.
“As of now, the detonation has stopped and the fire has been localised. All relevant services are on site. Residents of several houses will be evacuated.” he wrote on Telegram.
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