Admiral Makarov

The US shared the location of the Moskva in the Black Sea with Ukrainians but had no role in the decision to strike the ship, a senior official told US media.

“According to preliminary information, the frigate was unable to dodge the Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile,” he said. Unverified footage circulated on social media that appeared to show smoke coming out of a vessel. It can escort other vessels while also attack targets on land.

Ukrainian forces may have successfully attacked another Russian Navy vessel in the Black Sea, accord...

At least one other amphibious vessel appears to have been damaged in the incident. Russia asserts that the casualty was caused by an accidental fire, and that only 28 crewmembers were lost. I'm not ready to say ‘yes' or ‘no’ yet," he told security expert and commentator Dmitry Alperovich. Off the record, U.S. officials have told at least three news outlets that U.S. intelligence information was used in the attack on the Moskva. White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied these reports on Friday, saying that they were "inaccurate." "Drowned [sunk] - probably not, maybe hit. Ukrainian forces may have successfully attacked another Russian Navy vessel in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian member of parliament Oleksiy Goncharenko. In a social media statement, he claimed that the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov has been hit and damaged by a Neptune missile, the same Ukrainian coastal-defense system that sank the cruiser Moskva.

The 409ft (125 metre) Admiral Makarov has reportedly been struck by the same Neptune missiles that sank Russian missile cruiser Moskva in the Black Sea last ...

It follows reports this week that the US had provided targeting data that helped Kyiv's forces sink the vessel, which was a major public relations coup for Ukraine and a blow for Russia's forces. The Russian ministry of defence said explosions ripped through the ammunition stores triggering a major blaze. It seems to be one of the newer Russian ones, Admiral Makarov." The God of the Seas is taking revenge on Ukraine's abusers." However, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the US did not provide information to target the Moskva and was "not involved in the Ukrainians decision to strike the ship." The Makarov can accommodate up to 200 crew.