1/5 Here's RFS #Moskva a few weeks before the outbreak of the #UkraineWar during an exercise in the Black Sea. She has now sunk, poss due to enemy action or an internal explosion. More in depth analysis will follow via @WarshipsIFR It is a big blow to Russian Navy BUT...
@WarshipsIFR 2/5 ...in terms of the capabilities needed by the RuNavy for current war on #Ukraine modern frigates like RFS Essen (seen here in official pic) & Improved Kilo Class submarines such as RFS Rostov na Donu ( @devrimyaylali image) are more relevant (Kalibr missiles etc).
@WarshipsIFR @devrimyaylali 3/5 When it comes to a little historical context, last loss of a cruiser in war was ARA General Belgrano in Falklands War, 40 yrs ago this month by UK SSN Conqueror. However, S. Korean corvette ROKS Cheonan sunk by N. Korean mini sub in March 2010. Pics: Argentine & US official.
@WarshipsIFR @devrimyaylali 4/5 And of course the most notorious episode RFS Moskva involved in was Snake Island bombardment celebrated this week with the issue of a Ukrainian stamp saltily summing up the defiance of defenders against Russian Navy fire power.
#UkraineWar #MoskvaSunk
@WarshipsIFR @devrimyaylali 5/5 If Moskva met her end due to accidental explosion 2nd such #UkraineWar episode, following on from Saratov loss. If enemy action then shows Russian Navy failed to take the foe seriously, and learn how determined Ukrainians are. Either way massive fail...
@devrimyaylali pic
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