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Ukrainian Strike Sinks Russian Flagship Moskva

| Ukraine War

Ukraine struck and sank the Moskva, flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, using two Neptune anti-ship missiles developed by Ukraine. The ship — which had been involved in the Snake Island standoff — sank while being towed to port. Russia claimed a fire and explosion had caused the sinking. The loss was the most significant Russian naval defeat since World War II.

  • T1 Ukrainian Navy Official western
  • T1 Pentagon Official western
  • T2 AP Major western