Storm Shadow / SCALP EG missiles struck the headquarters of the Russian Federation's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea during a meeting of senior personnel
The day before, a missile strike was launched against the headquarters of the Russian Federation's Black Sea Fleet. Today Ukraine has revealed the details of the operation, which was called the "Crab Trap".
Here's What We Know
The strike was officially confirmed by the Special Operations Forces. At the same time, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said that at least nine people were killed and 16 were injured. Russian generals are among them.
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Slowed down and zoomed-in footage of the Ukrainian Storm Shadow/SCALP ALCM slamming into (and through) the roof of the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters. pic.twitter.com/c8mas1OzAg
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Some media outlets report that Admiral Viktor Sokolov, commander of the Black Sea Fleet, was eliminated in the strike. However, Ukrainian intelligence currently has no information about his condition.
In addition, Budanov did not officially confirm the use of Western missiles. Nevertheless, the photos and videos that have emerged indicate that the strike was carried out by SCALP EG or Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles. At the same time, Sky News reported that it was the British version that was used.
