Viktor Sokolov has been dismissed and succeeded by an unnamed chief of staff, according to reports

Viktor Sokolov has been dismissed and succeeded by an unnamed chief of staff, according to reports

The commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has been sacked after Ukrainian forces claimed to have sunk a Russian landing ship off the coast of occupied Crimea, according to local media reports.

Ukraine’s main directorate of intelligence (GUR) published a video on Wednesday of what it said was the Russian Black Sea fleet’s Caesar Kunikov burning and sinking a few miles off Alupka on the southern tip of Crimea.

  • killeronthecorner@lemmy.worldEnglish
    201·
    10 months ago

    I hope he takes this firing as a window of opportunity. With the right attitude he can really ground himself.

    • azimir@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      After a real loss, it’s often comforting to try to relax, drink some tea, and consider your new opportunities with the rest of your life.