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24. They were kids. They were drafted. I want them off the ship safely. NT

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Thu Apr 14, 2022, 03:35 PM

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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