Raising the Ukrainian Flag on a Black Sea Fleet Ship
On July 21, 1992, the Black Sea Fleet ship SKR-112 raised the Ukrainian flag and joined the Ukrainian Naval Forces. The crew, led by Lieutenant Commander Serhiy Nastenko, cited an inability to continue serving under pressure from the Russian command. The pursuit of the ship lasted over 8 hours and involved several military vessels and aircraft.
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Raising of the Ukrainian Flag on the Black Sea Fleet Ship
The Ukrainian flag was raised on a Black Sea Fleet ship, adding a new unit to the list of numbers.
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