US EditionRussian Black Sea commander shown working after Ukraine said it killed him
- Contrary to Ukraine's claim, a video released by Russia's Defence Ministry shows the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Sokolov, attending a conference, suggesting that he is alive.
- Ukraine special forces reported that Admiral Sokolov and 33 other officers were killed in a missile strike on the fleet's headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea. However, the video evidence contradicts this claim, raising doubts about the accuracy of Ukraine's information.
- The video also reveals Admiral Sokolov participating in a video conference with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and other high-ranking military officials, indicating that he holds a significant position within the Russian military.
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Russian Black Sea commander shown on video call after Ukraine said it killed him
Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was shown on Russian state television on Tuesday (26 September) attending a defence leaders' meeting remotely, a day after Ukrainian special forces said they had killed him.
Russian admiral shown on video call after Ukraine said it killed him
The Ukrainian military has said it will review its own report on the alleged death of Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Viktor Sokolov, after images of him emerged, prompting further speculation about his fate.
Russian Black Sea commander shown on video call after Ukraine said it killed him
Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was shown on Russian state television on Tuesday attending a defense leaders' meeting remotely, a day after Ukrainian special forces said they had killed him. In video and photographs released by the defense ministry, Sokolov was shown as one of…
Russian commander purportedly seen in video from state media after Ukraine declared him killed in strike
A Russian military leader declared dead by Ukrainian officials appeared to be seen in a video call on Tuesday, throwing into question reports of his demise. The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of a military conference on Tuesday purportedly showing Black Sea Fleet Commander Viktor Sokolov in attendance. Ukrainian officials claimed Monday that Sokolov was killed alongside dozens of other officers in a missile strike that bombarded the B…
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