Russia confirms damage to warship in Black Sea:
The Ministry of Defence says the ship was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles.
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Key FactsRussia Confirms Warship Damage in Black Sea
Dec 26, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Russia's Ministry of Defence confirms Novocherkassk was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles.
- Ukrainian Air Force head claims warplanes destroyed the ship, with footage of explosion in port shared by air force commander.
- Satellite imagery from 24 December suggests a ship in Feodosiya port matches the length of Novocherkassk, a landing ship designed for troop and cargo transport.
- Security expert speculates on possible cargo of Iranian-made drones aboard the ship, while Ukraine cites difficulties in transporting important cargo due to Kerch Bridge damage.
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