Amid the heavy storm, the ship sank,” said a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, according to Tass . “The ministry said that the crew was evacuated to nearby Black Sea fleet ships, adding that the cause of the incident is being determined,” the report said. The Bismarck was the pride of the German Navy, while the Moskva was the flagship of the Black Sea fleet. “The destruction of the Moskva, the largest warship to be destroyed in combat since World War II ... now is causing some fear in the Russian Black Sea fleet,” said Pittard. “This is a big blow to the Black Sea fleet.

Source: Washington Post April 15, 2022 11:21 UTC