Russian ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion — what is known
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Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:12:00 +0200
What is known about the Russian ship accidentAccording to tracking systems, the ship stopped at 2025 Moscow time 1925 Kyiv time.
Soon after, the Spanish rescue vessel SALVAMAR DRACO SAR approached the Ursa Major, but after the explosion, the ships AIS system stopped working.The ship sank around midnight.
The specialized vessel CLARA CAMPOAMOR was sent to collect the spilled oil products.
The crew of the Ursa Major was evacuated to the port of Cartagena.
The Ursa Major was carrying strategic cargo two 45ton nuclear reactor hatches for the icebreaker Project 10510 Leader.
The loss of these components could significantly delay the construction of the icebreaker.
The hatches, covered with blue tarpaulin, were captured in a photo before departure.
What preceded thisThe Russian Navy had previously reported technical problems on the Ursa Major, including a broken main fuel pipe.
It was initially thought the ship was heading to Syria to evacuate Russian equipment, but its course was set for Vladivostok.The incident raised concerns due to the strategic nature of the cargo and the potential implications for Russias shipbuilding program.
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