The Russian Defence Ministry has explained the current situation with the cruiser Moskva.

The ship was damaged as a result of fire and detonation of ammunition, but did not sink.

The fire on the Moskva cruiser has been contained.

As of the morning of April 14, there was no open burning. Ammunition explosions have been stopped.

The cruiser Moskva remains buoyant. The main missile armament is not damaged.

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

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

Causes of the fire are being established.

The Kremlin announced that Putin had been informed of the situation with the Moskva cruiser.

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