Ukraine Special Operations Forces Launch ‘Crab Trap’ Attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Headquarters, Killing and Wounding Dozens.

On Friday, a strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in the Crimean city of Sevastopol left dozens dead and wounded, according to a statement from Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces posted to Telegram. The statement said that the operation, known as “Crab Trap,” was carried out “on time and accurately” during a meeting of the Russian navy’s senior members.

The attack reportedly resulted in the death and injury of the fleet’s senior leadership, though the exact number of casualties is still unknown. Russia’s defense ministry has confirmed that one serviceman was killed in the attack.

The attack comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeal to the United States for support in the ongoing counteroffensive against Russia. Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday to discuss the nature of U.S. support to Kyiv.

In response to the attack, the U.S. is reportedly considering providing Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile rocket launchers the Ukrainian military has already received.

More details about the attack are expected to be released soon. NBC News has been unable to independently verify this report.