Russia (AFP) – Russia’s Ministry of Defense on Wednesday released footage of a video conference it said was attended by the commander of the Black Sea fleet killed by Ukrainian forces.

Earlier, Ukraine claimed it had attacked a naval headquarters in the center of Crimea’s main city, Sevastopol, killing 34 officers, including commander Viktor Sokolov. Ta.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced in a statement on the 26th that a meeting presided over by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was held on the same day. The statement did not mention Sokolov by name.

The ministry later released an eight-minute video. Several times, Sokolov is seen in military uniform attending meetings via video call. However, he did not make a statement.

Shortly before the ministry issued its statement, the presidential palace told reporters there was “no information” about Sokolov’s safety and urged them to contact the Defense Ministry with any questions. (c)AFP