Originally Posted by
oxenos
I suspect that it was scuttled. Sooner or later evidence would have emerged as to whether it was hit by missiles or caught fire. Now it is sunk, the Russians can stick to their story.
I don't reckon that's likely. Think of all the huge value of equipment that could have been salvaged and also of the extreme danger to the crew put on board to carry out the scuttling: damaged ships sinking under tow is a common situation; As for any embarrassing photos going into port, well the Kremlin is well-versed in telling improbable lies