Russia–Ukraine War (April 13): Russia Says Warship Seriously Damaged by Explosion, Ukraine Claims Missile Strike

The Russian missile cruiser Moskva patrols in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Syria, on Dec. 17, 2015. Max Delany/AFP via Getty Images

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Russia Says Warship Seriously Damaged by Explosion, Ukraine Claims Missile Strike

Russia said on Thursday the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was seriously damaged and its crew evacuated following an explosion that a Ukrainian official said was the result of a missile strike.

Russia’s defense ministry said a fire on the Moskva missile cruiser caused ammunition to blow up, Interfax news agency reported.