The loss of a mothballed ship should not be cause for alarm or shame.
There is no mention here of the existing fit for battle navy
Having any warship sunk and on it’s side is very bad visual to have when you are trying to stir up your country for war.
Doubly so when it reminds people you lost the ship that was the real leader of the last failed war.
If this was a British op, someone deserves a medal at the very least. Taking the mickey out of an enemy and preventing a shootin’ war without the loss of a single life?
Nicely played!