Russian officials said their flagship Black Sea vessel was “seriously damaged” in what Ukrainian officials claimed was a missile strike against the warship Moskva.
in what Ukrainian officials claimed was a missile strike against the warship Moskva.
They added that the crew, believed to include around 500 sailors, were all safely evacuated from the burning ship. The ministry said the fire is now under investigation.The Russian Navy's guided missile cruiser Moskva sails back into a harbour after tracking NATO warships in the Black Sea, in the port of Sevastopol, Crimea on November 16, 2021.
The Neptune is a Ukrainian-made anti-ship weapon that came into operation just last year and its design is based on the Soviet Kh-35 cruise missile. The launchers are mounted on trucks and can hit targets up to roughly 175 miles away, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russian Flagship Missile Cruiser ‘Seriously Damaged' After Blast in Black SeaRussia’s Moskva, a flagship missile cruiser from the Black Sea fleet, was set aflame and evacuated after suffering a Ukrainian missile attack, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Read more »
Russian warship 'seriously damaged' in Black SeaRussia confirmed Wednesday that the flagship of its Black Sea fleet had been evacuated after it was 'seriously damaged,' claiming that a fire on board caused an explosion, Russian media said. Ukraine said its military hit the ship with two cruise missiles.
Read more »
Ukraine claims responsibility for explosion aboard flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleetUkrainian forces said they struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow’s forces as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive.
Read more »
Russia’s Black Sea Flagship Abandoned, Damaged After Ukraine Claims Missile Strike Sank ItThe missile cruiser Moskva was seriously damaged and abandoned by its crew after its ammunition blew up, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the ship with cruise missiles.
Read more »
Russia’s top warship in Black Sea damaged; Ukraine says missiles sunk itUkraine suggested that Neptune missiles sunk the Moskva. Russia said only that the ship suffered significant damage from a fire.
Read more »