Ukraine Claims Commander of Black Sea Fleet Killed in Crimea Strike

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The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

As reported by Ukraine's military, Viktor Solokov was killed alongside 33 other officers in Ukraine's attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea on Friday.

Pro-Russia narrative

As a result of Ukraine's attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, one serviceman was reported missing, but there were no reports of fatalities. Ukraine's claims are incorrect.

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