Russia confirmed the explosion on the cruiser "Moscow" and announced serious damage

This is reported by the pro-Kremlin edition of RIA News.

"As a result of a fire on the missile cruiser "Moscow", the ammunition detonated, and the ship was seriously damaged", the message says.

It is noted that the crew has been completely evacuated, the causes of the fire are being established.

Let us add that it was from this cruiser that Russian invaders fired on the Ukrainian island of Zmiyiny, which was defended by 13 border guard heroes.