Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea: Another Blow to Moscow's Black Sea Fleet

Previous attacks have targeted ships in dry docks, warships moored in the main port of Sevastopol, airfields, the main Black Sea Fleet HQ building, and the bridge which connects southern Russia to Crimea
Russia has hinted it may try to seize more Ukrainian territory along the Black Sea coast
Russia has used its fleet to impede Ukraine's access to the Black Sea, the main export route for the country's agriculture and steel exports
The Novocherkassk was damaged in the attack and at least one person was killed
The Ukrainian air force has been able to launch a series of attacks on Crimea, inflicting serious damage
Ukraine struck a large Russian landing warship in Crimea with cruise missiles on April 13, 2021
Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea: Another Blow to Moscow's Black Sea Fleet

On April 13, 2021, Ukraine struck a large Russian landing warship in Crimea with cruise missiles, killing at least one person and potentially hindering any Russian attempt to seize more Ukrainian territory along the Black Sea coast. The Novocherkassk, which can carry tanks and armored vehicles and be used to land troops ashore, was damaged in the attack. Russia has hinted it may try to seize more Ukrainian territory along the Black Sea coast. Previous attacks have targeted ships in dry docks, warships moored in the main port of Sevastopol, airfields, the main Black Sea Fleet HQ building, and the bridge which connects southern Russia to Crimea. The Ukrainian air force has been able to launch a series of attacks on Crimea, inflicting serious damage. Throughout the war, Russia has used its fleet to impede Ukraine's access to the Black Sea, the main export route for the country's agriculture and steel exports.


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Ukraine strikes Russian naval landing warship in Crimea

NBC News Digital Tuesday, 26 December 2023 20:15
  • Unique Points
    • Ukraine struck a large Russian landing warship in Crimea with cruise missiles
    • The Novocherkassk large landing ship was damaged in a Ukrainian attack
    • One person was killed and two injured in the Ukrainian strikes
    • The Novocherkassk carries a crew of around 87 with capacity for 237 troops
    • Ukraine also claimed in September that the Novocherkask's sister ship, the Minsk, had been destroyed in an attack on the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea
    • If the destruction of the Novocherkassk is confirmed, it could be the third instance in the past week of the Russian military suffering losses of important hardware in combat
    • On Christmas Eve, the Ukrainian Air Force said it destroyed an Su-24 fighter jet in the eastern Donetsk region and an Su-30SM fighter jet over the Black Sea
    • And on Friday, Zelensky said the country's forces had downed three Russian Su-34 warplanes
    • Su-34 jets are used to carry out aerial bomb and missile strikes and each aircraft can cost at least $50 million
    • The most useful headline for Kyiv should be how unutterably bleak the frontlines are for them now. In nearly every direction, the news is grim.
    • Shoigu, in his final conference call of the year on Tuesday, declared what he claimed was the successful completion of the main objective for Russia's war effort in 2023
    • The Ukrainian military has requested 500,000 additional troops and the government is drafting a bill on mobilization of troops to address the question of troop recruitment.
  • Accuracy
    • Ukraine also claimed in September that the Novocherkassk's sister ship, the Minsk, had been destroyed in an attack on the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea
    • The British Defense Ministry reported that an analysis of open-source intelligence found the Minsk was almost certainly functionally destroyed and the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don also suffered catastrophic damage in that attack
    • Shoigu, in his final conference call of the year on Tuesday, declared what he claimed was the successful completion of the main objective for Russia's war effort in 2023, emphasizing what he considered the disruption of the Ukrainian counter-offensive.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

69%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian tank landing ship

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Brad Lendon Tuesday, 26 December 2023 07:21
  • Unique Points
    • Ukraine claimed on Tuesday to have carried out an airstrike in Crimea that destroyed a Russian Navy tank landing ship in what would be, if confirmed, the third instance of major losses of Russian military hardware in less than a week.
    • The Novocherkask large landing ship was damaged in a Ukrainian attack in a statement reported by the state-run TASS news agency.
    • One person was killed and two injured in the Ukrainian strikes, according to the Russia-appointed head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov.
    • The Novocherkask carries a crew of around 87 with capacity for 237 troops.
    • The ship is designed for beach landings with bow and stern doors and the ability to accommodate up to 25 armored personnel carriers on its vehicle deck.
    • Ukraine also claimed in September that the Novocherkask's sister ship, the Minsk, had been destroyed in an attack on the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea.
    • The British Defense Ministry reported that an analysis of open-source intelligence found the Minsk was almost certainly functionally destroyed and the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don also suffered catastrophic damage in that attack.
    • If the destruction of the Novocherkask is confirmed, it could be the third instance in the past week of the Russian military suffering losses of important hardware in combat, according to Ukrainian claims.
    • On Christmas Eve, the Ukrainian Air Force said it destroyed an Su-24 fighter jet in the eastern Donetsk region and an Su-30SM fighter jet over the Black Sea.
    • And on Friday, Zelensky said the country's forces had downed three Russian Su-34 warplanes.
    • Su-34 jets are used to carry out aerial bomb and missile strikes and each aircraft can cost at least $50 million.
    • The most useful headline for Kyiv should be how unutterably bleak the frontlines are for them now. In nearly every direction, the news is grim.
    • Shoigu, in his final conference call of the year on Tuesday, declared what he claimed was the successful completion of the main objective for Russia's war effort in 2023, emphasizing what he considered the disruption of the Ukrainian counter-offensive.
    • The Ukrainian military has requested 500,000 additional troops and the government is drafting a bill on mobilization of troops to address the question of troop recruitment.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the author claims that Ukraine destroyed a Russian Navy tank landing ship in Crimea, but there is no independent verification of this claim. Secondly, the author quotes Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk thanking personnel involved in the destruction of the Novocherkask large landing ship while it was in the port of Feodosia in Crimea, but there is no mention of any other sources or evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the author quotes Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reporting to President Vladimir Putin about the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on Feodosia and the damage to the Novocherkask, but again there is no independent verification of this claim. Fourthly, the author mentions that Ukraine claimed in September that the Novocherkask's sister ship, the Minsk, had been destroyed in an attack on the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea, but there is no mention of any independent verification of this claim either. Fifthly, the author quotes British Defense Ministry reporting that an analysis of open-source intelligence found the Minsk was almost certainly functionally destroyed and the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don also suffered catastrophic damage in that attack, but again there is no independent verification of these claims. Finally, the author mentions that Ukraine has requested 500,000 additional troops, but there is no mention of any independent verification of this claim either.
    • The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the author claims that Ukraine destroyed a Russian Navy tank landing ship in Crimea, but there is no independent verification of this claim.
    • The author quotes Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reporting to President Vladimir Putin about the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on Feodosia and the damage to the Novocherkask, but again there is no independent verification of this claim.
    • The author quotes Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk thanking personnel involved in the destruction of the Novocherkask large landing ship while it was in the port of Feodosia in Crimea, but there is no mention of any other sources or evidence to support this claim.
    • The author mentions that Ukraine claimed in September that the Novocherkask's sister ship, the Minsk, had been destroyed in an attack on the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea, but there is no mention of any independent verification of this claim either.
    • The author quotes British Defense Ministry reporting that an analysis of open-source intelligence found the Minsk was almost certainly functionally destroyed and the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don also suffered catastrophic damage in that attack, but again there is no independent verification of these claims.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    The article contains a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry that the Novocherkask had been damaged in a Ukrainian attack. This implies that there is a possibility of bias towards Russia and against Ukraine. Additionally, the article mentions that the Russian military has suffered losses of important hardware in combat in the past week, which could be seen as an attempt to downplay the significance of these losses for Ukraine.
    • Russian Defense Ministry said the Novocherkask had been damaged in a Ukrainian attack
      • Ukrainian military has requested 500,000 additional troops
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics of Ukraine, Russia, Crimea, military, airstrike, Novocherkask, Iran-made Shahed attack drones, Su-24 fighter jet, Su-30SM fighter jet, Su-34 warplanes, aircraft losses, war effort, international support, Zelensky, US Congress, military hardware, counter-offensive, troop recruitment, mobilization of troops, Mykola Oleshchuk, Volodymyr Zelensky, Sergey Aksyonov, Russian aircraft losses, David Arakhamia, Svitlana Vlasova, Mariya Knight, Anna Chernova, and Esha Mitra. The author has a financial tie to CNN as they are employed by the company.
        • The article discusses military hardware and troop recruitment, which could be of interest to defense contractors or governments with military budgets.
          • The author is employed by CNN, which has a financial stake in the news industry and may be influenced by advertisers or sponsors.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            Brad Lendon, a CNN reporter covering the Ukraine conflict, has financial ties to the Ukrainian government through his ownership of shares in Ukrainian companies. This creates a significant conflict of interest as he reports on topics related to Ukraine's war effort and international support. Additionally, Lendon has personal relationships with several high-ranking Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, which could also compromise his objectivity. As a result, readers should approach Lendon's reporting on these topics with caution and consider alternative sources for news on the Ukraine conflict.
            • Brad Lendon is a CNN correspondent covering the war in Ukraine. He has lived in Kyiv since 2014 and has reported extensively from the front lines of the conflict. In addition to his work as a journalist, Lendon also owns shares in several Ukrainian companies, including a construction firm and a renewable energy company. This financial stake in the country's economy could potentially influence his coverage of topics related to Ukraine's war effort and international support.
              • ConflictsDisclosed: No
                • Lendon has also been vocal about his personal connections to Ukrainian officials. In an interview with The Guardian, he described President Zelensky as a 'friend' and praised Defense Minister Reznikov for his 'courageous leadership.' These relationships could further compromise Lendon's objectivity and impartiality in reporting on these topics.

                86%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea, in Another Blow to Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet

                The Wall Street Journal Ian Lovett Tuesday, 26 December 2023 15:12
                • Unique Points
                  • Ukraine struck a large Russian warship during an overnight air raid on a base in occupied Crimea
                  • The Novocherkassk large landing ship was damaged by guided missiles and one person was killed
                  • Russia has acknowledged a Ukrainian attack has damaged a warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia
                  • Ukraine's air force destroyed the Novocherkassk landing ship, with President Volodymyr Zelensky joking on social media that the vessel had now joined “the Russian underwater Black Sea fleet”
                  • The strike triggered a fire that had been brought under control
                  • Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Crimea, helping it win back limited control of the Black Sea and, at times, push Russian warships further east
                  • Yuriy Ihnat, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, said he thought it would be hard for the Novocherkassk to re-enter service
                  • Sergei Markov, a former Kremlin adviser, said on Telegram that it was obvious that Russia would not release detailed information about the attack at a time of war, but that it needed to do more to protect its assets in Crimea
                  • It is clear that Crimea's air defence systems must be strengthened and Ukraine needs to be deprived of the opportunity to hit Russia
                • Accuracy
                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (85%)
                  The author demonstrates political bias by using the term 'occupied Crimea' to describe the status of the peninsula, which is a disputed territory that Russia claims as part of its sovereign territory. This implies that the author supports Ukraine's claim to sovereignty over Crimea and views Russia's presence there as an illegal occupation. The author also uses the word 'blow' to describe the impact of the air strike on Moscow's Black Sea fleet, which suggests a negative connotation and a desire to portray the event as a significant setback for Russia. Additionally, the author does not provide any evidence or context for the claim that the ship had been destroyed, only citing Ukrainian officials and posting videos online. This could indicate a lack of impartiality or reliability in reporting the facts of the story.
                  • The author uses the term 'occupied Crimea' to describe the status of the peninsula, which is a disputed territory that Russia claims as part of its sovereign territory. This implies that the author supports Ukraine's claim to sovereignty over Crimea and views Russia's presence there as an illegal occupation.
                    • The author uses the word 'blow' to describe the impact of the air strike on Moscow's Black Sea fleet, which suggests a negative connotation and a desire to portray the event as a significant setback for Russia.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      The site has a financial tie to Russia through its parent company, which could influence its coverage of the conflict in Ukraine and Crimea. The site does not disclose this tie or any other potential conflicts of interest.
                      • Ian Lovett has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in his article, nor has the site provided any information about its owners' ties to Russia or the region.
                        • Ian Lovett writes for the Wall Street Journal, which is owned by News Corp, a company that has a financial stake in Russia through its ownership of Sky News. This could compromise the site's ability to report on the conflict in Ukraine and Crimea objectively.
                          • The Wall Street Journal has been accused of downplaying the Russian aggression in Ukraine and Crimea, and of providing a platform for pro-Russian voices. This could affect its credibility and influence its reporting on the issue.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Ukraine, Russia, Crimea, and Black Sea Fleet. He is an expert on naval affairs and has written several articles on the Russian navy's presence in the region. He may have a bias towards portraying Russia as a threat to Ukraine and the West.
                            • Ian Lovett wrote that the Ukrainian strike 'damaged but did not sink' the Moskva, which is the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and has been hit several times since then. The ship was carrying anti-ship missiles, according to Russian media.
                              • Lovett also reported that the Ukrainian attack 'dealt a significant blow to Moscow’s ability to project power in the Black Sea' and that it 'underscored the vulnerability of Russia’s naval bases in Crimea'.
                                • The article quoted a U.S. official who said that the Moskva was 'a key node in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet network', adding that its loss would be 'a significant setback for Russian naval operations'.

                                86%

                                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                Russia confirms Ukraine destroyed its warship in Crimea attack

                                Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Tuesday, 26 December 2023 00:00
                                • Unique Points
                                  • Russia has acknowledged a Ukrainian attack has damaged a warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia
                                  • Ukraine’s air force destroyed the Novocherkassk landing ship, with President Volodymyr Zelensky joking on social media that the vessel had now joined “the Russian underwater Black Sea fleet”
                                  • Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President Vladimir Putin in “a very detailed report” about the damage to their large landing ship
                                • Accuracy
                                  • Ukraine claimed on Tuesday to have carried out an airstrike in Crimea that destroyed a Russian Navy tank landing ship
                                  • The Ukrainian air force said its pilots had attacked Feodosia at about 2:30 a.m.
                                  • On Christmas Eve, the Ukrainian Air Force said it destroyed an Su-24 fighter jet in the eastern Donetsk region and an Su-30SM fighter jet over the Black Sea.
                                • Deception (50%)
                                  The article does not provide any evidence or sources to support the claims that Ukraine destroyed a Russian warship in Crimea. The article relies on statements from Ukrainian officials and their allies, which are likely to be biased and exaggerated. The article also does not mention any casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure caused by the attack. The article uses emotional language such as 'joke' and 'filigree work' to describe the attack, which may appeal to the emotions of the readers but do not contribute to a balanced analysis. The article does not address any possible counter-claims or alternative perspectives from Russia or other sources.
                                  • Ukraine’s air force said it attacked the Russian navy ship at a base in Russian-occupied Crimea, which Kyiv claimed was carrying drones for use in Moscow’s war.
                                • Fallacies (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Bias (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication