💥 Attack

Ukraine struck two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, Yamal and Azov, in occupied Crimea on March 23.

Sevastopol, Crimea
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Kyiv Independent Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Post

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Ukraine struck two Russian Ropucha-class landing ships, Yamal and Azov, in occupied Crimea in the late hours of March 23

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian defence forces successfully struck the Russian Ropucha-class landing ships Yamal and Azov, as well as a communications centre and several other Russian Black Sea Fleet infrastructure facilities in the occupied city of Sevastopol.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

At least 10 explosions reported by Suspilne citing locals

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk confirmed the attack on Telegram and thanked pilots and sailors for successful attack

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Extracted: 2026-04-03T18:37:35.155Z

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