Ukraine's Protection Minister Oleksii Reznikov not too long ago went viral for mocking the sinking of Moskva, a Russian warship that Ukraine claims to have struck with a missile assault on Thursday.

Posting to Twitter on Friday, Reznikov — who purportedly loves scuba diving — known as the situation of the sunken ship a "worthy diving web site." The tweet has since garnered greater than 17,000 likes and lots of of replies from supporters, a lot of whom complimented Reznikov's "nice humorousness."

"A 'flagship' Russian warship is a worthy diving web site. Now we have another diving spot within the Black Sea now. Will certainly go to the wreck after our victory within the warfare," Reznikov stated in his now-viral tweet.

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Ukraine’s Protection Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, not too long ago went viral for mocking the sinking of Moskva, a Russian warship that Ukraine claims to have struck with a missile assault on Thursday. CHRISTINE OLSSON / Contributor/Getty

"BTW, I have already got 300 scuba dives," he concluded.

Connected to the tweet is a photograph of Reznikov posing with a sea turtle on one among his previous dives.

It was confirmed that the Moskva sank within the Black Sea on Thursday; nonetheless, each Russia and Ukraine have provided conflicting reviews as to what prompted the ship's final "destruction."

Ukrainian officers stated their nation struck the ship with a Neptune missile. In the meantime, Russia has claimed that the ship sank because of an onboard fireplace that prompted ammunition to blow up.

"Throughout the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the port of vacation spot, the ship misplaced its stability as a result of harm to the hull obtained throughout the fireplace from the detonation of ammunition. Within the circumstances of stormy seas, the ship sank," the Russian Protection Ministry acknowledged.

Regardless, an evaluation performed by Forbes Ukraine estimated that the sinking of the Moskva was a $750 million loss for the Russian army—a loss that some consultants imagine could possibly be a "game-changer" for the warfare in Ukraine.

"If Ukraine can problem the Black Sea Fleet (and it seems they will) then taking again Crimea could be very a lot within the playing cards. Complete victory potential," wrote safety knowledgeable Paul Massaro on Twitter.

"The historic efficiency of the Ukrainian army vs. the dismal displaying by the Russians is basically one thing to behold," he stated in a later tweet.

Many Twitter customers thought Reznikov's evaluation of the scenario was hilarious, and a few shared that they, too, wish to go to the Black Sea's latest "diving web site."

"You have got an amazing humorousness—maintain it!" exclaimed Stefan.

"Another reason to get a diving license, thanks Putin for contributing to the tourism business," wrote Nikos Katsikanis.

"Love your humorousness and positivity—your smile when occasions are so onerous merely warms my coronary heart. Hope you'll quickly have a while to dive," tweeted Patrycja Szymańska.

Ulrika Engvall added: "Love your sence of humor. I would love to affix you on a scuba dive tour after the warfare is over. I've [approximately] 40 dives."

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