The Latest Breaking News from Black Sea Fleet

Dozens of people gathered in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on Friday to mourn the sinking of the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, a symbol, the crowd heard, of hope, revival and power until its demise.

Russia has confirmed the Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of its Black Sea Fleet, has sunk while being towed to port following what it said was a fire and explosions involving ammunition stowed onboard. Ukraine says the Moskva's fate was sealed by a missile strike launched by its forces from…

First Rank Captain Anton Kuprin, 44, was killed after the ship was fatally holed by Ukrainian Neptune missiles, according to Kyiv sources

Russia’s Black Sea fleet flagship the Moskva, has sunk after a fire which Ukraine claims was caused after it was hit with their missile.

Ukrainian military officials said they struck the Moskva with Ukrainian-made Neptune missiles

LONDON — The loss of the flagship vessel of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet goes beyond wounded pride, robbing the military of important protection and capabilities as the war in Ukraine enters a crucial phase for Moscow.

The following are some facts about the Moskva, the Soviet-era flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank on Thursday after a fire according to the Russian Defence Ministry. Ukraine said the fire was caused by its missile strike.

Moskva, the flagship of the Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet, has sunk during the country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with its crew having been evacuated.

Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia will either seek peace, or be forced to 'leave the international arena forever' following its invasion

Ukraine said it hit the ship with missiles, but this has yet to be confirmed by Russia's defence ministry

This liveblog is now closed