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9. "The wasrship sunk under tow."

Reply to BeyondGeography (Original post)

Thu Apr 14, 2022, 03:22 PM

Apr 2022

A Russian warship that was damaged by an explosion on Wednesday has sunk, Russia's defence ministry has said.

Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, was being towed to port when "stormy seas" caused it to sink, according to a ministry message.

The 510-crew vessel was an important symbolic and military target, and has led Russia's naval assault on Ukraine.

Ukraine claims it struck the warship with its missiles, but Russia has made no mention of an attack.

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That ship launched the hypersonic missile that did this to Mariupol.

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BBC News - Moskva has sunk [View all] BeyondGeography Apr 2022 OP

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! cilla4progress Apr 2022 #1

It sunk while being towed. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #2

Russian Warship!!!!! Pachamama Apr 2022 #3

Sighted shortly after sinking.... Nevilledog Apr 2022 #6

😆 MerryBlooms Apr 2022 #16

Bwah! ffr Apr 2022 #47

Ukrainian farmers so helpful keeping the oceans clean! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2022 #68

That's how the ships log aboard the tugboat will read. Moskva sunk while under tow. taxi Apr 2022 #27

It was all the tugboat's fault. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #31

The mighty Russian Battlecruiser, Flagship of the Black Fleet...brought low by a tug boat. spudspud Apr 2022 #35

"sunk while being towed." I'm sorry I don't believe it..russians lie and lie a lot mitch96 Apr 2022 #55

Scuttled IMO speak easy Apr 2022 #59

yes the Russians could have scuttled it. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #62

Is usually a ship is scuttled in war time sarisataka Apr 2022 #69

If a ship its beyond repair, its grave is the sea. speak easy Apr 2022 #72

Right, did the ship even get towed. Or did it sink on the spot. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #60

I hope everyone still on board was evacuated safely. As for the ship, Russian can build another one. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #4

My empathy for the Russian army / navy is nil SoonerPride Apr 2022 #10

They were kids. They were drafted. I want them off the ship safely. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #24

I get it, but they could have refused to do the things they did. AllyCat Apr 2022 #43

One may always Codifer Apr 2022 #56

Completely agree. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #48

Who, the murderers? Loge23 Apr 2022 #28

If they survived they'll just be redeployed to kill more Ukrainians. Crunchy Frog Apr 2022 #41

Yes I read it on the Ukraine webcam site, just couldn't confirm Bev54 Apr 2022 #5

GLUB GLUB GLUB SoonerPride Apr 2022 #7

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 MoonlitKnight Apr 2022 #8

"The wasrship sunk under tow." Botany Apr 2022 #9

Stormy seas did not sink the Moskva. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #12

But the UKR hit the Moskva when the seas were stormy. That was no accident. Botany Apr 2022 #17

With the poor visibility from the storm, the Moskva never saw it coming. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #19

Also it made sending rescue ships and men out much more difficult Botany Apr 2022 #42

It didn't sink Jerry2144 Apr 2022 #11

Right, and this sub is going to be hugging the sea bottom for a long time. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #14

Putin is a genius! Lol BootinUp Apr 2022 #26

Like the cartoon said-- lastlib Apr 2022 #75

Karma, Awesome: One (1) Ukrainian Unit WheelWalker Apr 2022 #13

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! zuul Apr 2022 #15

MSNBC reports the same Deminpenn Apr 2022 #18

I love it!!! 👍 ... Glory to Ukraine!! 🌻🇺🇦💕 nt Raine Apr 2022 #20

Glory to the heroes! questionseverything Apr 2022 #64

Someone needs to send Pootie a wrapped fish. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2022 #21

Kiss it bye bye Vlad! BootinUp Apr 2022 #22

If I could quit deleriously clapping my hands, I would say, that's a damn shame. justhanginon Apr 2022 #23

Let's get these to Moscow quick, then. Xavier Breath Apr 2022 #25

I'll bet Vlad threatened the shit BootinUp Apr 2022 #29

Russia typically blames the troops when anything goes wrong. Irish_Dem Apr 2022 #33

It was the ship that contacted the Ukrainians on Snake Island and were told to applegrove Apr 2022 #30

It did as it was told. Crunchy Frog Apr 2022 #53

No, no, no... it's just pining for the fjords C_U_L8R Apr 2022 #32

This blows my mind heckles65 Apr 2022 #34

"You sunk my Battleship" MagickMuffin Apr 2022 #36

... BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #70

From RIA Novosti. Crunchy Frog Apr 2022 #37

I don't think we are getting the whole story. Bird Lady Apr 2022 #38

LOL. /nt spudspud Apr 2022 #39

And meanwhile in my area, Buffalo, NY, the USS The Sullivans is sinking right now liberal_mama Apr 2022 #40

What is causing this ship to tip like this? nt LAS14 Apr 2022 #45

I'm not sure, she's been at the Buffalo Naval Park since 1977. My parents took me to see her when I liberal_mama Apr 2022 #51

Awww, damn! That is a huge shame. Stinky The Clown Apr 2022 #66

I don't know much about these things, but for a ship to sink, there needs to be .... LAS14 Apr 2022 #44

It was apparently hit by a couple of Ukrainian Neptune missiles. Crunchy Frog Apr 2022 #54

I was thinking of the Russian version, which said it was just a fire. But... LAS14 Apr 2022 #58

Fire weakens the steel frames, causing buckling. NutmegYankee Apr 2022 #71

Well...bye. Wingus Dingus Apr 2022 #46

the gods really don't like hubris Marthe48 Apr 2022 #49

Putin should rethink buying his used ships from Trump Boats of Florida, Inc. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2022 #50

A new shipwreck dive sight. roamer65 Apr 2022 #52

Russia just lost their biggest air defense asset in the South. Starfury Apr 2022 #57

Good. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #61

congrats ukraine.... dawn5651 Apr 2022 #63

Buh Bye Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #65

I believe this is the largest ship sunk in combat since World War II sarisataka Apr 2022 #67

I guess some more Russian officers will have a sudden heart attack. LiberalArkie Apr 2022 #73

Good news, but I worry about environmental damage jmbar2 Apr 2022 #74

I wouldn't get too worked up about it. Around 150 ships of this size or larger Dial H For Hero Apr 2022 #77

I read that a Turkish vessel rescued 54 Russian sailors last night BlueIdaho Apr 2022 #76