Russia’s Black Sea admiral is (probably) dead, Ukraine’s cyber war rages on

Russia’s Black Sea admiral is (probably) dead, Ukraine’s cyber war rages on

WIth the help of the West, Ukraine strikes again at Russia’s Black Sea fleet and infrastructure

In a dramatic turn of events, reports are emerging of the alleged demise of Admiral Viktor Nikolayevich Sokolov, the top naval commander under Vladimir Putin, following a devastating missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea on September 21st. Unverified sources suggest that cruise missiles, including one of British origin, struck the facility. The authorities on both sides have yet to officially confirm Admiral Sokolov’s fate.

In August 2022, Sokolov succeeded admiral replaced Admiral Osipov due to a series of problem the Russian Black Sea fleet had suffered at the early stages of the war, the most important of which was the sinking of the cruiser Moskva, the fleet’s flagship.

This development would represent a significant setback for Russian forces engaged in Ukraine, where the Black Sea Fleet has played a prominent role. The extent of casualties remains uncertain, while Ukrainian authorities have acknowledged and commended the attack. Furthermore, there are unconfirmed reports of a cyber assault on Crimea’s primary internet service provider, as claimed by a Russian-backed local leader.

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