On the 14th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on the fire of the missile cruiser "Moscow".

The statement said that the fire source on the "Moscow" missile cruiser had been controlled, there was no open flame, and the ammunition no longer exploded.

  The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the cruiser remained buoyant, and the main missiles and other equipment were not damaged.

The cruiser's crew has been evacuated to Black Sea Fleet ships in the area.

Measures are currently being taken to tow the cruiser to port.

The cause of the fire is being determined.

  Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said that the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported to Putin about the "Moscow" missile cruiser.

  Earlier on the 14th, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that a fire broke out on the missile cruiser "Moscow", the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, and the ammunition carried by the warship exploded, causing serious damage to the hull.

(Headquarters reporter Wang Bin)