Another Russian ship was probably damaged in Feodosia, – Gumenyuk

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In temporarily occupied Feodosia on the night of December 26, explosions were heard. Ukrainian defenders destroyed the large landing ship Novocherkassk. Probably, in addition to it, another ship was damaged.

On the night of December 26, in temporarily occupied Feodosia in Crimea, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed the large landing ship Novocherkassk. The head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine, Natalya Gumenyuk, spoke about the possible damage to another Russian ship on Kiev 24, reports Channel 24.

What is known about another damaged ship

We need additional exploration in Feodosia and obtaining comprehensive information on all vulnerable targets. In all likelihood, another ship was damaged, because everything in the port infrastructure is close,” Gumenyuk noted.

She emphasized that, unlike the enemy, the Defense Forces provide comprehensive and reliable information that is always verified.

According to Gumenyuk, “despite the fact that they could take into account the distance required for safety purposes between combat units, an explosion of such power could damage and other objects.”

She also emphasized that one should wait for confirmation from intelligence.

Attack on the BDK “Novocherkassk”: briefly

• On December 26, Ukrainian defenders destroyed the large landing ship “Novocherkassk”, which was stationed in port of temporarily occupied Feodosia.
• About 02:30 on December 26, tactical aviation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the ship with cruise missiles.
• Ministry of Defense Russia recognized the fact of the attack, but everything was in their style. The Russians did not report that the ship was completely destroyed, but began to write about mythical downed planes. the use of aircraft guided missiles.”