Sokolov (Viktor)

Viktor Sokolov (born 1962) is a prominent Russian naval officer who was the commander of the Black Sea Fleet in 2022-2024.On September 22, 2023, Ukrainian forces claimed to have killed him in a missile strike on the fleet's headquarters in occupied Sevastopol, Crimea. This claim was disputed by Russia, which released videos purportedly showing Sokolov alive after the attack. In February 2024, reports emerged that Sokolov had been replaced as fleet commander, possibly due to significant losses suffered by the Black Sea Fleet under his command. [ClaudeAI, edited]