Former Ukrainian Submarine Commander Killed in Crimea Explosion

A blast in Sevastopol has reportedly killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia, amid conflicting reports regarding casualties and the nature of the incident.

SEVASTOPOL — A former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russian forces has been killed in an explosion in the Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol, according to international media reports. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain fluid as authorities in the region provide varying accounts of the event. Reports indicate that the individual was killed by an improvised explosive device, which was reportedly concealed within a trash bin. While multiple international news outlets have identified the victim as a defector who had transitioned to service within the Russian Nav…