The blast caused “serious damage” to a Russian ship sent by Ukrainian soldiers to “hell.”

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The Russian ship Moskva suffered “serious damage” in the Black Sea after the explosion, the causes of which are still unknown. According to Russian state media, the explosion of ammunition on board caused “fire”. Ukraine says the blast was triggered by a rocket attack by its army.

The Russian Defense Ministry says the fire that broke out in a ship loaded with ammunition caused an explosion, reports the state agency RIA Novosti. Russia claims its Black Sea Fleet flagship has suffered “serious damage”, although “the crew has been evacuated.” Russia has not yet released additional information on the cause of the fire and says an “investigation” is underway.

The governor of the Odessa port region, Maxim Marchenko, has assured that Moscow has been hit by two Ukrainian-made Neptune cruise missiles, the Telegram reported.

According to Forbes, Neptune’s rockets are secret and guided by radar. They can reach ships at distances of up to 280 km.

Adviser to the President of Ukraine Alexei Arestovich said there were 510 crew members on board and the storm was making it difficult to put out the fire. “It is burning hard now and in this stormy sea, it is unknown whether they will be able to get help,” he said live on YouTube.

Arestovich posted a video on Twitter where he ensures to capture the moment of a missile attack on a Russian ship from Ukraine. In it the joke of Ukrainian soldiers is heard about the blow.

Flagship of the Russian Navy; A symbol for Ukraine

The Russian Navy cruiser Moskva is its flagship and will be a significant loss for Russia at a key moment in the attack on Ukraine. At the beginning of the invasion, it was strategically located at the head of a naval attack in the Black Sea. Loaded with anti-aircraft and anti-aircraft missiles, he had enough weapons to defeat the Ukrainian resistance.

Russian news agencies note that the 12,500-ton Moskva was armed with 16 cruise missiles with a range of at least 700 km.

According to Forbes, Moscow joined the Russian Navy in 1982, in addition to missiles, it was equipped with anti-aircraft guns and torpedoes.

After being used during the invasion of Crimea in 2014, it was deployed off the coast of Syria to support Russian troops. In 2016, it was overhauled and renovated, extending its lifespan by another ten years.

The Russian navy fired cruise missiles at Ukraine from the Black Sea and its crucial ships to support ground operations in the south of the country, where fighting continues for control of Mariupol and other eastern territories.

Moscow became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance a day after the start of the Russian invasion. The military attack from the ship was aimed at soldiers guarding an island in the Black Sea known as Snake Island, 40 kilometers from NATO territory.

The Ukrainian detachment refused to surrender, despite threats from the Russian navy, which even warned that they would be bombed if they did not lay down their arms. “Russian ship, go to hell.” It was the response of a Ukrainian officer who took the floor.

This phrase became a kind of phrase that appeared on T-shirts, billboards and road signs. The Ukrainian government has also released a commemorative ring depicting a soldier brushing a Russian ship.



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was posing with these commemorative stamps on Instagram these days.

He wrote next to the post: “Phrases that have become a symbol of the strength of Ukrainian defenders are now on postage stamps. Use and remember that the “Russian ship” always has only one purpose.




Source: El Diario

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