This article provides some comments and takes on the circumstances of the explosion, fire and subsequent sinking of the Russian Navy Black Sea flagship, 'Moskva'. Depending on the source of information, the ‘Moskva’ was either hit by 2x R-360 "Neptun" AShMs, hit a mine and consequently suffered a catastrophic ammunition explosion and fire.  The ' ( Read more... )

In this article I want to highlight something that will be taking behind the scenes so to speak, following the recent sinking of the ‘Moskva’.  That is, the issue of locating, securing, assessing the wreck and salvage of classified equipment and weapons. It is extremely doubtful that the ‘Mosvka’ will ever be raised and refloated, however, certain ( Read more... )

 I'd like to make some comments based on a New York Times article on the sinking of the 'Moskva', one on the dire situation of so-called journalism of corporate MSM in the West, other comments on reported rescue operations and also on the total information blackout by the Russian MoD.


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Reports came in thick and fast on the damage and destruction of the Black Sea Fleet flagship, the ‘Moskva’.  This article outlines two elements, the first part deals with the infowar narratives that were pushed out.  In part 2, the article focuses on some likely naval aspects and situations that may have had a part in the sinking of the ship.

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