The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the cruiser "Moskva" sank

This is reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

During the towing of the cruiser "Moskva" to the port of destination due to damage to the hull received during the fire from the detonation of ammunition, the ship lost its stability. The ship sank in the conditions of a stormy sea, the RF Ministry of Defense says.

It is reported that the crew was evacuated to other ships.

Earlier, the media reported that the fate of almost half a thousand crew members is unknown. The cruiser was hit by Neptune missiles.