The video shows the moment the Russian tank landing ship Novocherkassk being attacked by Ukrainian air forces in Crimea.
How the Ukrainian aviation hit the ship Novocherkassk — video
Residents of temporarily occupied Feodosia managed to capture on video Ukrainian missiles hitting the ship.
The hit was accompanied by a loud explosion after the detonation occurred directly on the ship.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched the strike at around 02:30 on 26 December using tactical aircraft.
The Ukrainian military attacked the enemy target with cruise missiles.
The first to comment on the successful operation was Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
And the Russian Navy is getting smaller and smaller! This time, the large amphibious assault ship Novocherkassk follows the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, the cruiser Moskva. We thank the Air Force pilots and everyone involved for their fine work! before it's too late!
In addition, it is emphasised that the ship was transporting Iranian Shaheds that Russia planned to use against Ukraine.
Earlier social media published a photo of what remained of the ship "Novocherkassk" after the shelling of the Armed Forces.
Russian authorities traditionally lie about minor damage and even destruction of Ukrainian aircraft, but do not publish any evidence of these claims.
Shoigu reported to Putin about the destruction of the Novocherkassk ship
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has already reported to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the destruction of the Novocherkassk large landing ship in the Feodosia region of occupied Crimea.
This information was officially confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Defence Minister Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin on the attack by Ukrainian forces and the damage to the large landing ship Novocherkassk in Feodosia, Putin's spokesman said.
