The defense department reported that the flagship of the Russian fleet sank “during the towing.”
The Russian cruiser Moskva sank. This was reported on the night of Thursday, April 14, by pro-government Russian media with reference to the Russian Defense Ministry.
“During the towing of the cruiser Moscow to the port of destination, due to damage to the hull received during the fire from the explosion of bullets, the ship lost its stability. In the conditions of a stormy sea, the the ship sank, “the defense department quoted media as saying.
As indicated, the cruiser crew was evacuated to Black Sea Fleet ships in the area.
Recall, on the eve of the South operational command said that the cruiser Moskva was hit by Neptune missiles, after which it received major damage and a fire broke out.
Other ships reportedly tried to help Moscow’s crew, but due to the explosion and storm, it capsized on its side and began to sink.
At the same time, the Russian Defense Ministry claims that the cruiser Moskva did not sink as a result of the “detonation of ammunition” and the fire and “maintains buoyancy.”
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Source: korrespondent
