Russia has appointed Admiral Alexander Moiseev as acting commander-in-chief of the Russian navy, the Fontanka news outlet reported on Sunday, citing unidentified sources.
Reuters was unable to immediately verify the Fontanka report, which stated that Moiseev, aged 61 and currently serving as commander of the Northern Fleet, is set to be appointed as the naval commander-in-chief permanently in the near future.
Fontanka, a private news service located in St Petersburg, did not provide any explanation for the appointment. It noted that the navy’s press service redirected its request for comment to the defense ministry, which did not respond.
Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, who has been serving as navy commander-in-chief since May 2019, is still listed in that position on the defense ministry’s website.
In recent months, Ukraine has intensified attacks in the Black Sea and on Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Kyiv has reported a series of strikes, including the sinking of a large landing ship by naval drones in mid-February and a patrol ship this week. Russia has not acknowledged any such losses.
Fontanka, a private news service located in St Petersburg, did not provide any explanation for the appointment. It noted that the navy’s press service redirected its request for comment to the defense ministry, which did not respond.
Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, who has been serving as navy commander-in-chief since May 2019, is still listed in that position on the defense ministry’s website.
In recent months, Ukraine has intensified attacks in the Black Sea and on Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Kyiv has reported a series of strikes, including the sinking of a large landing ship by naval drones in mid-February and a patrol ship this week. Russia has not acknowledged any such losses.
Source: Reuters
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