Revealing new information about the sinking of the Russian flagship

AP quoted an official America said on May 5 that US intelligence played a pivotal role in Ukraine’s attack on a top Russian warship last month.

According to the official, Ukraine targeted and sank the Russian missile cruiser Moscow on April 14 with Kiev’s anti-ship missiles after the US provided “a wide range of intelligence” including its location. of ships in the Black Sea.

The United States did not know about the Ukrainian offensive until Kiev was complete, the US official said in comments first reported by NBC News.

Meanwhile, Russia denied the ship was attacked. On April 14, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the missile cruiser Moscow – the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet took part in the military operation in Russia. Ukraine – sank while being towed into port in stormy sea conditions. The hull of the warship was damaged by an explosion in the ammunition depot due to a fire on the ship on April 13.

“While being towed to the destination port, due to damage to the hull, the cruiser Moscow lost its balance. In stormy sea conditions, the ship sank,” – RT quoted information from the Russian Defense Ministry said on evening 14/4.

Information reveals Washington’s role in the sinking Russian warship comes as the administration of President Joe Biden faces growing political pressure to step up efforts to support Ukraine’s military. But it also raises questions about both the US and Russia’s red lines when it comes to Washington’s military support for Kiev.

According to CNN, for months, the United States has provided Ukrainian forces with intelligence about Russian troop movements inside Ukraine, including information about Russian military plans. The US also provides Ukraine with maritime information to help Kiev better understand the threat posed by Russian ships in the Black Sea.

However, there are also clear limits on what the US will share, multiple sources told CNN. For example, the United States has so far refused to provide Ukraine with information about potential targets inside Russia. While intelligence that the United States shares about Russian troop movements inside Ukraine may include details such as vehicles and personnel at a particular location, the United States does not provide Ukraine with intelligence information. reports on the specific whereabouts of Russian military leaders.

“We do not provide intelligence on the location of senior military leaders on the battlefield or participate in decisions to target the Ukrainian military,” CNN quoted the press secretary as saying. The Pentagon John Kirby spoke to reporters on May 5.

Mr. Kirby added: “Ukraine combines the information we and other partners provide with intelligence they themselves collect on the battlefield, then they make their own decisions and they take action. own action”.