Viktor Sokolov has been dismissed and succeeded by an unnamed chief of staff, according to reports

Viktor Sokolov has been dismissed and succeeded by an unnamed chief of staff, according to reports

The commander of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has been sacked after Ukrainian forces claimed to have sunk a Russian landing ship off the coast of occupied Crimea, according to local media reports.

Ukraine’s main directorate of intelligence (GUR) published a video on Wednesday of what it said was the Russian Black Sea fleet’s Caesar Kunikov burning and sinking a few miles off Alupka on the southern tip of Crimea.

  • Aurenkin@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    38·
    9 months ago

    Is that the guy who hasn’t been seen since the black sea fleet headquarters was blown up six months ago but Russia said was totally definitely still alive? I guess they must have finally decided to fire him after he failed to rise from the grave and attend work for 6 whole months

    • rammerEnglish
      7·
      9 months ago

      Maybe we should ask Gerasimov if he’s seen him.

      Oh wait.

    • Aussiemandeus@aussie.zoneEnglish
      6·
      9 months ago

      What’s more is in good disgrace he will shoot himself in the back of the head twice and jump out a window while his hands are bound.

      • 9iNez@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        9 months ago

        You forgot the part where he leaves a note stating he is anti-state and works with [next undesirable political opponent] to overthrow the emp-President.