Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sunk off Crimea, says Ukraine - BBC News

The landing ship Caesar Kunikov is hit in the Black Sea, according to Ukraine's armed forces.

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Watch: Video appears to show Ukrainian sea drones sink Russian landing ship

A big Russian amphibious ship, the Caesar Kunikov, has been sunk off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Ukraine's armed forces.

Powerful explosions were heard early on Wednesday, according to local social media, which suggested the landing ship was hit south of the town of Yalta.

Ukraine's intelligence directorate released video of what it said were Magura V5 sea drones striking the ship.

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