Russian cruiser Moskva sinks after Ukrainian missile strike
OCCURRED Apr 14 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:30:56.773Zfact_3kl7b6lmfd
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Multiple reputable sources confirm that the Russian cruiser Moskva sank on 14 April 2022 after being struck by Ukrainian Neptune missiles. The Ukrainian government claimed the strike, and Russia's defense ministry confirmed the ship sank while being towed in a storm, though it did not acknowledge an attack. The sinking was widely reported by international media, and the claim is consistent with the consensus.
On 14 April 2022, the Russian Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva sank in the Black Sea. Ukraine claimed it struck the ship with Neptune anti-ship missiles, while Russia said the ship sank while being towed in stormy seas after a fire. The loss was a major setback for Russia's naval operations in the Black Sea.
LOCATION Black Sea, near OdesaACTORS Russian Navy, Ukrainian Armed Forces#russia-ukraine-war #military #navy #missiles #sinking
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- [1]Ukrainian Neptune missiles used in strike on Russian rocket fuel plant – Ukraine's NavyYahoo · www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/ukrainian-neptune-missiles-used-strike-170000400.html
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