MOSCOW, 14 April. /TASS/. The missile cruiser “Moskva” sank while being towed to its destination in a storm due to damage to the hull received due to a fire from the detonation of ammunition. This was reported on Thursday in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
“During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the port of destination, the ship lost its stability due to damage to the hull received during the fire from the detonation of ammunition. In the conditions of stormy seas, the ship sank,” the military department said.
The bit about the weather holds true:
https://www.buoyweather.com/forecast/marine-weather/@44.040218713142146,36.9140625
Thursday 4/14
Morning
Moderate to strong W winds with choppy seas. Hazardous Seas Warning. Large short period waves.
Winds: W 18 to 20 knots.
Seas: WSW 10 feet at 8 seconds.