A recent report by Ukrainian partisans indicates a flurry of activity in Feodosia, Crimea, following the destruction of the Novocherkassk landing ship on December 26. According to the report, a contingent of operatives from the Federal Security Service, counterintelligence units, the prosecutor’s office and a departmental commission were dispatched to the city on the night of the incident.
This influx of investigators suggests a significant effort to probe the circumstances surrounding the ship’s destruction and potentially identify those responsible for providing targeting information. As Defense Express previously reported, the russian forces have implemented enhanced security measures in the city center, which include increased pedestrian inspections, likely aimed at identifying potential informants monitoring port activity and preventing information leaks regarding the extent of infrastructure damage.
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Furthermore, sources within the resistance movements paint a picture of escalating tensions within the russian ranks. They claim that President Putin is “enraged” by the loss of the Novocherkassk ship and has issued orders for punitive measures against Crimean air defense forces. These measures could include the reassignment of commanders to frontline combat roles as a form of disciplinary action.
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