One of the largest Russian warships sank in the Black Sea following a fire and an explosion. According to Ukrainian accounts, the cruiser Moskva was hit by two anti-ship missiles.
The Russian cruiser Moskva sank in the Black Sea on Wednesday, possibly following a missile hit.
With the loss of the cruiser Moskva, Russian forces in Ukraine have suffered another serious blow. The flagship of the Black Sea Fleet sank Thursday evening following a fire broke out and munitions exploded on board off the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. Although at least part of the crew might be brought overboard, the attempt to tow the badly damaged ship into a port failed. The rescue operation was complicated by the stormy seas.
