Russia says Ukraine hit headquarters of Black Sea Fleet in Crimea

By Elene Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - Ukraine on Friday launched a missile attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, authorities said.

"The opponent launched a missile attack on the (Black Sea) fleet headquarters. A fragment fell near the Lunacharsky Theater," Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said on Telegram.

Emergency services are working on the spot, and information on casualties is being collected, he added.

"Another attack is possible. Please do not go to the city center. Do not leave the buildings. Everyone who is near the fleet headquarters -- at the sound of the siren, go to shelters," Razvozhaev said.

Media reports said a number of ambulances were heading to the incident site.