Footage shared on social media shows what appears to be the Russian warship Moskva just before it sank in the Black Sea on Thursday. In videos and photos that began circulating this Monday (18), a ship can be seen with a lot of black smoke coming out of the hull.
1 of 3 The photo published on social networks shows what the Russian ship Moskva would be like shortly before sinking — Photo: reproduction
Photo posted on social media shows what the Russian ship Moskva would be like just before sinking Photo: reproduction
Experts consulted by Britain’s The Guardian newspaper and the BBC network said the images match the Moskva ship due to the ship’s size and shape. However, the correctness of the images could not be fully confirmed by any authority.
Russia confirmed that the main ship in its Black Sea Fleet, the antimissile cruiser Moskva, sank while being towed into port after an explosion on Thursday, but did not comment on the images released today.
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2 of 3 The photo published on social networks shows what the Russian ship Moskva would be like shortly before sinking — Photo: reproduction
Photo posted on social media shows what the Russian ship Moskva would be like just before sinking Photo: reproduction
According to Ukraine, the ship was hit by a missile, which Russia denies. Pentagon sources cited by the American press also claim that the Moskva River was hit in an airstrike. Moscow authorities confirm that there was an explosion on the ship but claim it was caused by an accident with ammunition on board.
This Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry released images of Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov meeting the crew rescued from the Moskva River. Russia said there were 500 people on board but they were all taken off the ship before it sank.
3 of 3 Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov meeting the rescued crew of the Moskva River, according to images released by the Russian Defense Ministry — Photo: Russian Defense Ministry
Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov meeting the crew rescued from the Moskva River, according to images from the Russian Defense Ministry — Photo: Russian Defense Ministry