04:59 a.m. – Kiev: The Russian ship hit in Crimea had Iranian drones on board
The Russian ship Novocherkask, which was hit by the Ukrainian Air Force in the port area of Foeodosia, was carrying Iranian-made Shahed drones, according to Kiev. A circumstance that would explain the double explosion reported by witnesses: the first due to the impact of a Ukrainian missile, the second after a fire broke out on board the ship.
03:58 – Kiev: The Russian landing ship Novocherkask arrived in Feodosia
The ship hit in the Ukrainian attack on the port of Feodosia in Crimea is believed to be the Novocherkask, which was landed by the Moscow fleet. Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, who claimed responsibility for the attack, wrote on Telegram.
03:32 – Here is a video from Twitter of the moment of the explosion in the port of Feodosia
03:00 – Ukrainian attack in Crimea: “A Russian warship has sunk”
Ukrainian forces have carried out an attack on the port of Feodosia in Russian-occupied Crimea. According to local sources, a ship from the Moscow fleet was sunk. There are no official confirmations.