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Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Missile, Extinguish Fire on Vessel in Sevastopol

Apr 21, 2024, 07:24 AM

Russian forces reportedly repelled an anti-ship missile attack on one of its vessels in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, according to the Russian-installed governor of the region. Reports indicate that the missile strike, allegedly originating from Ukrainian forces, targeted a vessel in occupied Crimea. Explosions were heard, and although there was a small fire resulting from missile fragments, it was quickly extinguished. The exact nature of the vessel hit remains unclear, with conflicting reports about whether it was a warship.