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Secondary explosions caused fires on two other Russian ships. Too bad, so sad. (Original Post) Swede Mar 2022 OP
That's a bummer, man.... Turbineguy Mar 2022 #1
Were these just accidents, or is Ukraine behind it? lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #2
No reason to stop at three. L. Coyote Mar 2022 #3
I was in the navy for five years and I have never seen ships put to sea Ray Bruns Mar 2022 #4
Yeah, that was quick, probably left some crew behind relayerbob Mar 2022 #7
No doubt there was explosive cargo to worry about. Three ships damaged. L. Coyote Mar 2022 #8
Loose lips sinks ships. Ray Bruns Mar 2022 #12
Yes, they werre loudly bragging about their giant ship on RT, huge propaganda victory, L. Coyote Mar 2022 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author relayerbob Mar 2022 #15
That's what I noticed. 2naSalit Mar 2022 #11
Burn baby burn. NutmegYankee Mar 2022 #5
At the 51 Second mark and object can be seen... MartyTheGreek Mar 2022 #6
Probably not relayerbob Mar 2022 #10
Javalins not only take out tanks😁... It has a effective range of 3 miles. That would reck havoc mitch96 Mar 2022 #9
Way too much damage for a javelin relayerbob Mar 2022 #14
If a Jav hit a ammo supply or fuel it could ruin their day also...nt mitch96 Mar 2022 #18
Yes, and longer videos show smaller explosions before the fires .. relayerbob Mar 2022 #22
Some reports saying that was a UA SS-21 relayerbob Mar 2022 #13
The one ship leaving while it's deck is on fire.... relayerbob Mar 2022 #16
Sweet! Makes my morning. Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #19
You sunk my battleship 😥 MagickMuffin Mar 2022 #20
Full Version @1080p ruet Mar 2022 #21

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
8. No doubt there was explosive cargo to worry about. Three ships damaged.
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 10:40 AM
Mar 2022

And the ship that burned was just celebrated on RT:




L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
17. Yes, they werre loudly bragging about their giant ship on RT, huge propaganda victory,
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 10:52 AM
Mar 2022

showing off their disgorged tanks and armored personnel carriers, ever so proud of the first massive ship to dock in seized territory. Small wonder it was a target, eh?

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MartyTheGreek

(565 posts)
6. At the 51 Second mark and object can be seen...
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 10:39 AM
Mar 2022

Splashing down into the water about 300 yds off the starboard side of the fleeing Russian ship. Was that a drone drop attempt?

relayerbob

(6,544 posts)
10. Probably not
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 10:42 AM
Mar 2022

If you look carefully, you can see a smaller burst on the burning ship on that side. Probably ammunition exploding from the fire, with the splash being shrapnel or ammo flying around

mitch96

(13,895 posts)
9. Javalins not only take out tanks😁... It has a effective range of 3 miles. That would reck havoc
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 10:41 AM
Mar 2022

on landing craft or if ships got within range...
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relayerbob

(6,544 posts)
14. Way too much damage for a javelin
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 10:46 AM
Mar 2022

Either large missile like the SS-21, or carefully planted explosives

relayerbob

(6,544 posts)
22. Yes, and longer videos show smaller explosions before the fires ..
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 11:36 AM
Mar 2022

That started spreading and blew up ammo, etc. latest report I have now seen indicates a possible Bayrakter attack on weapons stores.

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