Ukraine eliminates Russia’s Black Sea Fleet chief of staff in Sevastopol

Ukrainska Pravda, Hromadske, and RBC-Ukraine reported the information, citing their sources in the security service.

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) emphasized that Trankovsky "was a legitimate target according to the laws and customs of warfare."

As a result of the explosion, the Russian captain lost his legs and died from blood loss.

"Trankovsky was a war criminal who ordered the launch of cruise missiles from the Black Sea at civilian targets in Ukraine. In particular, he fired on Vinnytsia with Kalibr missiles in July 2022, killing 29 civilians. This scoundrel also repeatedly shelled Odesa and other peaceful cities, resulting in the deaths of many civilians," the source stated.

Initially, Russian channels Astra and Mash reported the explosion in Sevastopol. The blast occurred on Taras Shevchenko Street in Sevastopol, and it is believed that an explosive device was triggered.

According to Russian sources, a 40-45-year-old military man was in the car. The explosion partially severed his legs, and he died at the scene.

Unofficial sources, such as Crimean Wind, suggest that the man in the exploded vehicle was a Black Sea Fleet captain of the first rank.

The so-called governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev, reported that at 9:53 a.m., the emergency service received a call about a car explosion and fire.

"The driver was inside the vehicle. He was quickly evacuated and transferred to the emergency medical team, but they were unable to save him. He died from the injuries," the statement said.

The governor noted that the deceased was a military man and suggested the possibility of sabotage.

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