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Moskva, the first major surface combatant vessel sunk since the Falklands' war

Saturday, April 16th 2022 - 07:33 UTC
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When the Russian missile cruiser Moskva sank on Thursday, allegedly hit by two anti/ship missiles (Ukrainian version), it was the largest warship lost at sea since World War II, and the first major surface combatant ship sunk since the Falklands War in 1982. Moskva was the flagship of the Russian navy in the Black Sea and was involved in the attack and capture of Ukrainian ports. Read full article

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  • Eilean Siar

    Putin has stated that it was not sunk, but is on a ‘special underwater mission ‘.

    Apr 16th, 2022 - 03:18 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Liberato

    It was looking for submarines that were well deep under the water.

    Apr 16th, 2022 - 06:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marti Llazo

    Russia insists that it was outside the exclusion zone, headed away from the Falklands. Comrade CFK says it was a war crime.

    Apr 17th, 2022 - 01:53 am - Link - Report abuse +1

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