Russian media on April 18 reported that a farewell to Sevastopol Alexander Chirva took place. He was killed during the fighting Ukrainian national resistance forces. It is reported by “Kryminform” in Telegram
It is noted that Alexander Grigorievich Chirva was the commander of a large landing ship “Caesar Kuknikov” 197 Brigades of the landing ships of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia, captain 3 rank.
In 2015-2016, he participated in the war in Syria.
It is reported that the Russian commander was killed by Ukrainians “during the battle.” At the same time, it is not specified when this fight was held, and whether there is a connection between this death and the deaths of the Russian military with the Kruiser “Moscow destroyed by the Ukrainian missiles.