Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces said on Monday that Viktor Sokolov was killed in an attack last week. On Tuesday Kyiv said it was 'clarifying the information.'
The images appeared to show Viktor Sokolov, one of Moscow's most senior naval officers, taking part in a video conference of military leaders that was led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.It comes after Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces
After the defense ministry released the footage on Tuesday, Kyiv said it was"clarifying the information." State media outlets also reported Sokolov's virtual attendance at the meeting, though they did not say exactly when the meeting took place.
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