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The mystery of the Moskva and Makarov

by Stephen Bryen and Shoshana Bryen May 7, 2022May 13, 2022

The Russian cruiser Moskva was attacked in the Black Sea on April 13. There are unconfirmed reports also that the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov was attacked on May 6.  As details emerge, four important questions arise: First, were these vessels, equipped with supposedly excellent air defense systems, caught by surprise and, if so, how did […]

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