The port of Berdyansk, in southern Ukraine, was rocked by a series of powerful explosions shortly after dawn on Thursday. It had recently been occupied by Russian forces and several Russian warships were docked there.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces said they “destroyed a large landing ship” they called “Orsk”.
Several Russian ships were unloading military equipment in Berdyansk in recent days, according to reports from the port by Russian media.
The Ukrainian military said that in addition to destroying Orsk, “two more ships were damaged. A 3,000-ton fuel tank was also destroyed. The fire spread to the enemy’s ammunition depot. Details of the damage caused to the occupant are being clarified. ”
It is unknown which weapon was used to attack the harbor.
Analysis of videos uploaded in the aftermath of the events also showed a Russian navy ship leaving port shortly after the explosions.
The Russian Defense Ministry had previously reported that “the large landing ship Orsk is the first warship of the Russian Federation to enter the port of Berdyansk. He delivered equipment and armored personnel carriers.”
“The ships of this project are very spacious and can carry a large amount of equipment, up to 20 tanks or up to 40 armored vehicles on board,” the ministry added.
Source: CNN Brasil
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