Video Released By Russia Shows Moskva Warship Crew For The First Time
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Warship Moskva had been leading Russia's naval effort in the seven-week conflict in Ukraine, playing a central role in the siege of Mariupol.
Russia has released a video that claims to show the crew members of the Moskva warship, the first time any sailors from the ship have been seen since its sinking, according to the BBC. The Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was hit by two Ukrainian missiles before it sank, the Pentagon said.
The video released by Russia shows the captain of the doomed ship, who was said to have been killed. Further, Russian naval chief Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov is seen addressing the seamen and naval officers in the video.
The 26-second soundless footage shows approximately 120 sailors and officers standing in attention in uniform. It has been posted on the Facebook page of the Russian Defence Ministry.
