Day 721 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Another Russian Warship Bites The Dust

Day 721 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

• Ukraine announced that it had sunk another large Russian ship in the Black Sea
• Massive Russian attack in Donetsk region, there are injured children
• General Syrskyi: Ukraine switched to defensive operations
• German politicians admit that far-right MPs may be spying for Russia
• NATO defense ministers to discuss support for Ukraine and defense spending

Ukraine announced that it had sunk another large Russian ship in the Black Sea

In the Black Sea, the Russian large landing ship "Caesar Kunikov" was attacked. This was confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported sources of "Ukrainska Pravda" and public media "Suspilne" in the GUR military intelligence.

The information initially appeared on Ukrainian and Russian channels on Telegram. The "Крымский ветер" channel published a video showing a vessel burning in the sea. Another clip shows helicopters flying low over the water.

"The armed forces of Ukraine together with units of the GUR MO (military intelligence) destroyed the large amphibious ship 'Caesar Kunikov'", the army's announcement said. It is specified that at the time of the attack it was in the territorial waters of Ukraine near Alupka.

In what's becoming an almost bi-weekly event, another Russian warship is taken down by Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The large landing ship "Caesar Kunikov" now sleeps with the fishes. pic.twitter.com/ZcyJuBlVed

— Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) February 14, 2024

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