"Moskva" Sank: Russia Officially Confirmed Sinking of Missile Cruiser

The Russian Ministry of Defence issued an official statement to confirm that “Moskva” missile cruiser damaged by the Armed Forces of Ukraine sank in the Black Sea during the storm.   

Russian propagandist mass media released this statement with the reference to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation.
" During the towing of the cruiser “Moskva” to the port of destination, the ship lost its stability due to hull damage received during a fire from the detonation of ammunition. In the conditions of stormy seas, the ship sank", the official statement reads.

According to Russian reports, the approximate number of crew is 510 sailors. Russian claims that all crewmembers were evacuated to other ships of Russian Black Sea Navy.

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