Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Landing Ships at Sevastopol Naval Base
Ukrainian military forces successfully targeted two Russian Navy landing ships docked at the Sevastopol Naval Base in occupied Crimea on April 20, 2026. The strike is part of an ongoing Ukrainian campaign to degrade the Russian Black Sea Fleet's logistical capabilities. Simultaneously, a Ukrainian drone attack hit the Tuapse oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai, causing significant fires and at least one fatality. Russian authorities claimed to have intercepted several drones, but confirmed damage to critical energy infrastructure at the port.
Date: April 20, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 1
Source: Al Jazeera