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Russian Black Sea flagship Moskva ‘sinks’ after claims of Ukrainian missile strike

Ukraine earlier claimed it struck the ship with its Neptune missiles.

The Independent UK

In wars cold and hot, the Moskva has sailed through history

The Russian warship now known as the Moskva began its life as the Slava, or “glory” in 1979 at the height of the Cold War in what was the Soviet republic of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Wave of setbacks: Russia regroups as Ukraine braces for more bombing

What happened to the Moskva? Russia's flagship cruiser in the Black Sea is out of action. Moscow claims there was a fire on board, while Kyiv is crowing that it was due to a Neptune anti-naval missile. Either way, how will it impact the Kremlin's designs on the entire Ukrainian…

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Vladimir Putin's flagship Moskva ship was crippled by Russian-inspired missiles

The Neptune missiles were created by Ukrainian developer Luch Design Bureau and are said to be a modernised version of the Russian Kh-35 anti-cruise missile

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian claim that missile strike caused explosion on Russian flagship is ‘credible’, says West

Loss of Soviet-era cruiser represents ‘massive blow’ to credibilty of Vladimir Putin’s military

The Independent UK

Russian warship Moskva on fire but afloat, Pentagon says

US defence officials say it is unclear what caused blast which Ukraine claims to be result of missile strikes

The Guardian - UK

Russian warship blown up with 300 sailors believed to have died 'after Ukraine missile strike'

The Moskva missile cruiser, Russia's Black Sea flagship, has been severely damaged with a Ukrainian official having said it was hit by a missile but Moscow claims that ammunition on board exploded.

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Russian flagship suffers ‘significant damage’ as Ukraine claims missile attack

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s flagship in the Black Sea has suffered “significant damage,” the Russian defense ministry acknowledged Thursday, as Ukraine said it attacked the vessel with a shore-to-ship missile.

Los Angeles Times

Supermarkets ration cooking oil due to shortages from the Ukraine war

Stocks of sunflower oil from Ukraine are running low, due to logistical disruptions from the Black Sea

The Independent UK

Moskva: What happened to the Russian warship that was involved in Snake Island attack

Moskva is the ship Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island told to “go f**k yourself” soon after Russia invaded

The Independent UK

First Thing: Russian Black Sea flagship severely damaged by explosion

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The Guardian - UK

Russia says fire on the Moskva missile cruiser is contained

Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that sailors had contained a fire on board the Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, and that measures were being taken to tow it back to port.

Reuters

Russian warship Moskva has 'sunk' off Ukraine: Here's what we know

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.

ABC News

Moskva: Russian warship involved in Snake Island attack burns ‘after missile strike’

Moskva is the ship which Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island told “go f**k yourself” at the start of the war

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Reuters

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Russia demanded the surrender of Ukrainian soldiers in the southeastern port of Mariupol, which Moscow said its forces nearly completely controlled.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Warship 'Seriously Damaged' in Ammunition Explosion

The Russian navy's Black Sea flagship has been "seriously damaged" by an ammunition explosion, Russian state media said Thursday. "As a result of a fire, ammunition detonated on the Moskva missile cruiser. The ship was seriously damaged," the Russian defense ministry was quoted as saying, adding that the cause of…

Wales Online

Ukraine says it hit Russian ship Moskva with missiles, leaving it badly damaged

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

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy urges European countries to give up Russian oil that provides ‘blood’ money to Moscow – as it happened

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Russia: Moskva, flagship of Black Sea fleet, damaged in blast

Russia's Defense Ministry said "ammunition detonated as a result of a fire on the Moskva missile cruiser."

France 24

Russia says flagship Moskva cruiser of its Black Sea fleet has sunk

Russia said late on Thursday that the Moskva, the flagship missile cruiser of its Black Sea fleet, sank while being towed back to port. Ukraine said earlier in the day that its forces struck the Moskva in a missile attack but Russia said the vessel was damaged by an explosion…

The Independent UK

Ukraine news - live: Zelensky tells Ukrainians to be ‘proud’ of surviving 50 days as Russian flagship sinks

Russia’s Black Sea fleet flagship evacuated after Ukrainian ‘missile strike’

Daily Mirror

Huge Russian warship BLOWN UP with fears of 300 dead 'after Ukraine missile strike'

The Moskva missile cruiser, Russia's Black Sea flagship, has been severely damaged with a Ukrainian official having said it was hit by missile but Moscow claims ammunition on board blew up

Reuters

Russian warship sinks; Ukraine says its missile is responsible

(This April 14 story corrects paragraph 21 to make clear that Moldova did not directly accuse Russia's army of trying to recruit its citizens; corrects third bullet point to say that Ukraine alleges Moscow is massing troops in Belarus and Transdniestria not Moldova and Transdniestria)

Reuters

Russia says major ship in Black Sea fleet badly damaged in blast - Interfax

The most important ship in Russia's Black Sea fleet, the Moskva missile cruiser, was badly damaged after ammunition on board blew up, Interfax news agency quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying on Thursday.

Zenger

Night Strikes: Russia Sends Volley Of Cruise Missiles At Ukrainian Targets

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