Resurrection of "Dead" Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Shocks Ukraine

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The commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Viktor Sokolov, appeared in footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry, leading Ukraine to question whether he was dead or alive. This comes a day after Ukraine claimed to have killed him in a missile strike. The video conference, led by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, showed Sokolov alongside other military leaders. Ukraine is now seeking clarification on the conflicting information. The date on the video was visible as September 26, 2023. The commander's alleged death would be a significant loss for Russia's military leadership.
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