Published by
Reuters UK
Reuters UK
(Reuters) – Russia has confirmed the Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of its Black Sea Fleet, has sunk while being towed to port following what it said was a fire and explosions involving ammunition stowed onboard. Ukraine says the Moskva’s fate was sealed by a missile strike launched by its forces from the coast which ripped open the hulking Soviet-era ship’s hull. Russia’s defence ministry has not confirmed that version of events. Reuters is unable to verify either side’s assertions. Here’s what we do know, and what the sinking means (and does not mean) for Russia’s battle-readiness: WHA…