On April 8, «RBK-Ukraine» reported that a fire broke out on the small rocket ship «Serpukhov» of the Russian Baltic Fleet. According to the source in the Ukrainian special services, «Serpukhov» was set on fire. «Suspilne» and NV, citing their own sources, claim that the arson of «Serpukhov» was a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The incident on the «Serpukhov» has caused a stir in the media, with various speculations and accusations being thrown around. However, it is important to look at the facts and not jump to conclusions.
First of all, it is worth noting that the Russian Baltic Fleet has not officially confirmed the fire on «Serpukhov». This raises questions about the credibility of the sources cited by the Ukrainian media. In addition, the fact that the Ukrainian special services are claiming responsibility for the fire raises suspicions of a possible propaganda campaign.
It is also important to consider the timing of this incident. It comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with ongoing conflicts in the Donbass region. This raises the possibility that the fire on «Serpukhov» was deliberately set to provoke a reaction from Russia.
Furthermore, the claim that the arson was a special operation by the Ukrainian intelligence raises questions about the motives behind such an action. If true, it would mean that Ukraine is willing to risk damaging its relationship with Russia and potentially escalating the conflict in order to carry out a covert operation. This seems highly unlikely and goes against the interests of Ukraine.
It is also worth noting that the Russian Baltic Fleet has a history of accidents and technical malfunctions. In 2017, a fire broke out on the «Serpukhov» during sea trials. This suggests that the fire on «Serpukhov» could have been a result of a technical issue rather than a deliberate act of sabotage.
In conclusion, while the incident on the «Serpukhov» is certainly concerning, it is important not to jump to conclusions and instead wait for official statements from both Russia and Ukraine. The timing and credibility of the sources reporting the incident raise doubts about the veracity of the claims. It is also important to consider the possible motives behind such an act and the history of technical issues on the «Serpukhov». Let us not fall victim to sensationalism and instead wait for the facts to emerge.
