Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Black Sea Fleet Ship Hit (Askold)
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"It's also significant because it shows that Ukraine has the ability to reach the area of Russia's illegal Crimean Bridge"
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Jonathan provides a breaking news update on a strike against a Russian ship in a Kerch shipyard near the Kerch bridge. He apologises for the delay in reporting due to personal commitments.
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Russian ship Askold hit in Kerch shipyard
- The Russian missile carrier ship Askold, one of the newest and most modern ships in the Black Sea Fleet, was hit by at least three arrivals while in the Zaliv shipyard in Kerch, Crimea.
- The Askold, laid down in 2016 and launched in 2021, is armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, Pantsir-M air defence systems, and reconnaissance drones.
- Russian sources confirmed the ship was damaged in the attack on the shipyard.
Details of the Ukrainian attack
- The attack occurred around 5:30pm and involved four Ukrainian Su-24 bombers launching eight Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles from positions over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
- Simultaneously, Ukrainian MiG-29/Su-27 aircraft fired AGM-160 MALD decoy missiles and AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles to confuse and attack Russian air defences.
- Despite initial Russian reports, it became clear the Crimean Bridge was not the intended target, but rather the Askold and the shipyard itself.
Confirmation of damage to Askold
- Video evidence showed Russian air defences engaging targets and at least one large explosion at or near the shipyard.
- Multiple reports indicate the Askold was hit and damaged, with images showing a glowing area similar to a fire near where it was moored.
- Satellite imagery confirms a 66-67m vessel, matching the Askold's dimensions, was present at the shipyard.
- The Russians admitted to the strike, claiming 15 cruise missiles were fired with 13 shot down, and confirming a ship was damaged.
Significance of the attack
- The Askold had not yet participated in combat operations and was undergoing final testing before deployment against Ukraine.
- The attack demonstrates Ukraine's ability to reach the area of Russia's illegal Crimean Bridge, just north of the targeted shipyard.
- Jonathan believes it was the right decision to target the ship and shipyard rather than the bridge itself, as destroying the bridge would prevent Russians from retreating from Crimea.
Wrap up
Jonathan notes that while the Askold strike was a significant loss for Russia, Ukraine also suffered a terrible loss of over 20 troops in a separate incident where a military award ceremony was hit by an Iskander-M missile. He will provide further news updates later in the day.
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