Today, unverified reports are circulating regarding the alleged death of Russian Chief of General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, near Sevastopol. The information originated from a social media post by Ukrainian Air Force Commander, General Nikolai Oleshchuk.
According to General Oleshchuk’s post, around 15:00 on January 4, 2024, Ukrainian Armed Forces launched an attack on the command headquarters of Russian occupying forces near Sevastopol. General Oleshchuk claimed that the destruction of this facility marked a significant victory for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Photographic Evidence of the Attack
Local residents captured images suggesting a missile strike at a location described as a “military unit” (command headquarters) in Yukharina Balka, south of Sevastopol. (See Photo 1)
Geographical Coordinates
The provided geographical coordinates point to the location of the alleged attack: 44.537011, 33.508066. (See Photo 2)
This rumor has sparked considerable debate and concerns about a potential major development in the regional military situation. However, it’s crucial to note that the information has not been independently verified and may undergo changes in the coming days. The international community is eagerly awaiting additional information and confirmation from relevant sources to gain a clearer understanding of the actual situation.
BREAKING:
Incoming reports of General Valery Gerasimov having been killed in Ukrainian missile strikes against Crimea yesterday.
Gerasimov is Chief of Staff of the Russian Armed Forces and Russia’s First Deputy Minister of Defence.
The information is unconfirmed at this point. pic.twitter.com/OiBYXDOMxn
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 5, 2024
2/3 gone pic.twitter.com/4MVAvgiT2A
— HotSotin 🇫🇮 NAFO (@HotSotin) January 4, 2024
🇷🇺🇺🇦Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff, personally presented awards to the soldiers who distinguished themselves during the liberation of Maryinka. pic.twitter.com/yeWdAsaAEg
— Тоби айоделе -Tboy🇳🇬🇷🇺 (@TobiAyodele) December 29, 2023
Note: This article is based on unverified reports and should be treated as speculative information.