Russia says ammo aboard famed warship detonated

Russia says ammo aboard famed warship detonated

Ammunition stockpiles aboard a Russian ship that was famously defied by Ukrainian troops early in the war have detonated, Qazet.az reports according to a statement from the Russian defence ministry.

A fire caused the explosion on the Moskva, the statement in Russian media said.

The statement said - “The cruiser Moskva's ammunition has detonated as a result of a fire on the warship.” "The vessel is seriously damaged. The entire crew have been evacuated. The cause of the blaze is being investigated."