A total of 396 crew members evacuated from Moskva cruiser - Defense Ministry
Date
4/22/2022 6:16:56 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
A total of 396 crew members were evacuated from the Moskva
cruiser to nearby Black Sea Fleet ships, Russian Defense Ministry
announced Friday, Trend reports citing TASS .
The Ministry added that one crew member died and 27 are missing
in action.
'The remaining 396 crew members were evacuated from the cruiser
to nearby Black Sea Fleet ships and delivered to Sevastopol,' the
Ministry said, adding that it provides all necessary support to the
relatives and close ones of the dead and missing crew members.
The Ministry added that the absolute majority of crew members of
the lost Moskva cruiser expressed their desire to continue serving
on Russia's Black Sea Fleet ships. 'Following a discussion between
the Black Sea Fleet command with Moskva cruiser crew members, the
absolute majority of officers, ensigns and volunteer service
sailors expressed their desire to continue service on Black Sea
Fleet ships,' the Ministry said.
The Ministry noted that some servicemen expressed their wish to
transfer to other garrisons; they will continue service on ships of
other fleets.
'Conscript sailors will be dismissed in the reserve after their
service term is over,' the Ministry underscored.
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