Sinking of the cruiser Moskva — Key Events — Ukraine–Russia

What happened

Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missiles sink the Black Sea Fleet flagship — corroborated by US officials after initial Russian denial. The largest warship lost in combat since 1945.

A navy without capital ships sinks the enemy flagship with a domestic missile: the opening act of the sea-denial campaign that would eventually push the fleet from the northwestern Black Sea, and a lasting blow to the fleet's air-defence umbrella and prestige.

Confidence: High

When14 Apr 2022

WhereBlack Sea

KindMilitary · Maritime

ArenaBlack Sea and export routes

Confidence: High Sources: Established historical record · Official government statements · Established international media reporting Methodology Corrections

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