► Kiev claims the destruction of a Russian ship in the Black Sea
The Ukrainian Air Force said on Tuesday, December 26, that it had destroyed a ship in the Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea that was suspected of carrying Iranian drones that Moscow had used in the conflict with Kiev.
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“The Novocherkassk large landing ship” was “destroyed” by Air Force pilots in Feodosia, a Black Sea city that hosts a major Russian naval base, the military said on Telegram. “People say he was carrying Shaheds,” Iranian explosive drones that Russia often uses against Ukraine, the air force added.
“I am grateful to our Air Force for the impressive addition of a new ship to the Russian submarine fleet in the Black Sea,” Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram, ironically suggesting that the boat was sunk.
► Russia recognizes the attack in Crimea
The head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergei Aksionov, confirmed that an attack had occurred at this location. “An enemy attack was carried out in the Feodosia sector. The port sector is closed,” the Russian official said on Telegram. One person was killed and two others were injured, he said.
This morning, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been informed of “damage” suffered by a Russian ship during a Ukrainian attack in Crimea.
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“Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin about the attack by the Ukrainian army on Feodosia (in Crimea, editor's note) and the damage suffered by the large landing ship Novocherkassk,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by the agencies.
► New night of Russian bombings
The Ukrainian Air Force also said the country was the subject of a new night attack by Shahed drones. This particularly targeted the Kherson and Odessa regions.
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Thirteen of the 19 Russian drones were intercepted, assures the Ukrainian army, which reported no casualties or destruction.
► Ukraine ensures that the fighting for control of Mariinka continues
The Russian army has taken control of the town of Mariinka near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu assured on Monday. A claim that is denied by the Ukrainian army.
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A Ukrainian military spokesman said it was “wrong” to claim the city was completely controlled by the Russians. “The battle for Mariinka continues,” he said, adding that Ukrainian soldiers were still in the city, which was “completely destroyed.”