Russia Says 1 Dead And 27 Missing After Russian Warship Moskva Was Hit By A Missile In The Black Sea

The Russian missile cruiser Moskva is purportedly seen in photos depicting it after being hit by Ukrainian missiles, prior to sinking, April 14, 2022. (Social media)  

Daily Mail: Russia admits to Moskva losses: Kremlin says one serviceman has died and at least 27 others are missing after days of denials over the warship’s sinking 

* After the sinking, the ministry said the entire crew of the ship had been rescued 

* The loss of the guided missile cruiser was a humiliating setback for Moscow 

* Images emerged on Monday appearing to give a first glimpse of the sinking 

Russia has admitted that one serviceman was killed and at least 27 others were left missing after days of denial over the warship's sinking. 

The flagship was blown-up by Ukrainian missiles last week before it sunk to the bottom of the Black Sea. 

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday that 396 others were rescued and offered no explanation for the contradicting reports.  

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WNU Editor: These numbers make sense for a ship hit by a missile. When the British warship HMS Sheffield was hit by an Exocet missile during the Falklands war, 20 sailors were killed and 26 were wounded (link here). 

Russia Says 1 Dead And 27 Missing After Russian Warship Moskva Was Hit By A Missile In The Black Sea 

One serviceman died, 27 missing in action after fire on Moskva missile cruiser - statement -- TASS  

Russia reveals sunken warship’s crew losses -- RT

Russia Confirms Casualties After Missile Cruiser Sank Last Week - RIA -- Reuters 

1 dead and 27 missing after Russian flagship Moskva sunk in Black Sea, Russia says -- CNN  

Moscow says 1 confirmed dead, 27 missing after Moskva cruiser’s sinking -- AFP

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