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Ukraine: "The loss of the Moskva is symbolically a very hard blow dealt by the Ukrainian forces"

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The Russian cruiser Moskva on February 12, 2022. AFP - HANDOUT

By: Jean-Baptiste Marot Follow

The multiple damage to the cruiser Moskva, flagship of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea, which suffered a major fire last night, is the main military fact of recent hours in the war in Ukraine.

If Moscow attributes it to explosions of ammunition which were on board, on the Ukrainian side, on the other hand, it is claimed to have hit it with several missiles. 

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At this time, it is certainly difficult to know what really happened, what is nevertheless certain is that the loss of the ship represents a serious setback for the Russian army.

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