Ukrainian forces destroy large Russian landing ship in Black Sea

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a large Russian military ship off the occupied peninsula of Crimea, Kyiv’s military has claimed. The Caesar Kunikov ship was hit and sunk by naval drones overnight on 14 February, while in in Ukraine’s territorial waters near Alupka. Footage from the Ukrainian military shows the Ropucha-class landing ship being hit by multiple USVs (unmanned surface vehicles) causing a large explosion before the ship sinks into the water. “The Ukrainian Armed Forces, together with the Defence Ministry’s intelligence unit, destroyed the Tsezar Kunikov large landing ship,” the military said on the Telegram messaging app. There has been no immediate comment from Russia, which said earlier that it had destroyed six drones in the Black Sea. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: