On 2024-02-14, the sinking of the Ceasar Kunikov reduced the Russian Black Sea Fleet's number of serviceable ships from 13 to 5. Following this incident, on 2024-02-15, multiple sources, including Russian media and military correspondents, reported the removal of Admiral Viktor Sokolov from his position as the fleet commander. The Ceasar Kunikov, a large landing vessel, was reportedly sunk by Ukrainian sea drones, leading to these consequential actions.
Admiral Viktor Sokolov has reportedly been removed from his command of the Russian Black Sea Fleet-- one day after yet another Russian ship was hit and damaged/sunk by Ukraine. https://t.co/SXeDEiMBuS https://t.co/htQiaQ1YU3 https://t.co/jwTy32OBF6 https://t.co/LYwmK9Jal3 https://t.co/0yo8wjOc2z
Russian "military correspondents" report that head of the Russian Black Sea Fleet might have lost his position after the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed Caesar Kunikov large landing ship. According to some "Z-channels," the duties of commander of the Black Sea Fleet are… https://t.co/2QfNwrqgnf https://t.co/E9ggIarXwj
Russian media reports claim Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Nikolayevich Sokolov has been removed from his post. https://t.co/flWxoj5s1D
Rybar collective claims that “according to preliminary information”, Russian Black Sea Fleet commander Viktor Sokolov has been fired. This comes after the sinking of Tsezar Kunikov, a large landing vessel, by Ukrainian sea drones.
🏴☠️ Sinking of Ceasar Kunikov leaves Russian Black Sea Fleet with only 5 serviceable ships, down from 13 https://t.co/F7kzCOy70q