Russian naval ship stationed in occupied Crimea destroyed by Ukrainian forces
A Ukrainian airstrike damaged a Russian naval vessel stationed in occupied Crimea, as confirmed by Russia's Defense Ministry on Tuesday. However, images and videos circulating on social media reveal that the "Novocherkassk" was completely destroyed, scattered over hundreds of meters.
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00:00 A Russian naval ship in stationed occupied Crimea was damaged in an air strike by Ukrainian
00:08 forces, Russia`s defense ministry confirmed Tuesday.
00:12 But photos and videos shared on social media show that Novocherkassk was destroyed and
00:18 the wreckage was scattered hundreds of meters around.
00:23 In the Donetsk region, the Ukrainian army had to retreat to the outskirts of the Mariinka
00:28 town. The commander-in-chief said, sadly, this is what war is like, as they lose terrain.
00:35 "Our troops are still in the northern part. Our troops have prepared a defense line outside
00:45 this settlement, but I can say that this settlement is no longer there."
00:49 On Tuesday, the widow of a 31-year-old Ukrainian soldier killed fighting in the city of Mariinka
00:56 was joined by relatives and friends in the Ukrainian city of Irpin to mourn the death.
01:02 The ceremony was attended by the mayor, who said the city was hosting three to four funerals
01:07 per week.
01:07 (whooshing)