Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks

Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks.
This coming hours after the Russian warship sank following a fire outbreak.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that powerful explosions were heard in Kyiv early on Friday, and air raid sirens blared across Ukraine as residents braced for new Russian attacks.

This coming hours after the Russian warship sank following a fire outbreak.

The explosions appeared to be among the most significant in Ukraine`s capital region since Russian troops pulled back from the area earlier this month in preparation for battles in the south and east.

Ukraine claimed responsibility for sinking the Moskva, saying the Soviet-era flagship of Russias Black Sea fleet was struck by one of its missiles. The vessel sank late on Thursday as it was being towed to port, Russias defence ministry said.

Russia said its lead warship in the Black Sea sank on Thursday after an explosion and fire that Ukraine claimed was caused by a missile strike, dealing a blow to Moscow as it readied for new attacks that were likely to determine the conflict`s outcome.

The Moskva, Russia`s flagship in its Black Sea fleet, sank as it was being towed to port in stormy weather, Russian news agencies quoted the defence ministry as saying.

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“The loss of the warship named for the Russian capital is a devastating symbolic defeat for Moscow as its troops regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital, Kyiv.

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