Ukrainian forces struck the Russian missile cruiser Moskva, flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, with Neptune anti-ship missiles approximately 20 nautical miles from Snake Island, inflicting heavy damage.
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Neptune missiles hit the missile cruiser Moskva
The strike occurred approximately 20 nautical miles from Snake Island
The missiles inflicted heavy damage on the Russian ship
Ukrainian forces targeted the Moskva with two Neptune missiles
The ship sustained very serious damage
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