An image of the Russian salvage ship the Kommuna, shared by the Defense of Ukraine X account on April 21, 2024. A military-style rectangular targeting graphic is superimposed over the image along with the words
An image of the Russian salvage ship the Kommuna in crosshairs, as shared by the Defense of Ukraine X account on April 21, 2024.
  • Ukraine says it hit another of Russia's Black Sea Fleet ships, setting it ablaze.
  • The Kommuna, Russia's oldest serving ship, was struck in Crimea, a Ukrainian spokesperson said.
  • The 111-year-old Kommuna has historical value — but is also of practical use, one expert said.

Ukraine says it has struck another of Russia's Black Sea Fleet ships — this time, its oldest active-duty naval vessel.