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Defence ministry ‘investigating’ what happened to Black Sea flagship and claims all 510 crew are safe

It's another setback for Russian forces, which have been plagued with low morale and high casualties since the war began.

Ukrainian officials said that their forces hit the flagship of Russias Black Sea fleet with missiles overnight, with one saying Thursday it sank. Russia said the Moskva was badly damaged by a fire that forced the warships evacuation but that it was still afloat.

Ukraine said its forces struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow’s troops as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital.

Russia’s defence ministry confirmed the ship was damaged but not that it was hit by Ukraine.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials said that their forces hit the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet with missiles overnight, with one saying Thursday it sank.

WBAL Radio 1090 AM - The Latest: Ukraine says it damaged Russian flagship, crew evacuates

Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet with missiles, and one official said Thursday that the vessel sank. Russia said the Moskva was badly damaged by a fire that forced the warship's evacuation but that it was still afloat.

The warship Moskva, which would typically have 500 sailors on board, was forced to evacuate after a fire, Russia said without acknowledging any attack Thursday.

Ukraine said Thursday its forces sank the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet in a missile attack, but Moscow made no mention of an assault.