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Deadly fire at deep sea Russian sub started in battery compartment, reactor secured – MoD
Fresh details about the fire on a Russian submersible that claimed 14 lives were given by the defense minister. He confirmed that the ship was nuclear-propelled and that the fire broke in the battery compartment of the sub.
Jul 4, 2019 06:46
Russian MoD names naval officers who perished in deep sea sub fire
The 14 officers who died fighting a disastrous fire on a Russian deep water research vessel have been named by the Russian Defense Ministry. The crew have sacrificed their lives to save fellow officers and save the submersible.
Jul 3, 2019 17:42
7 captains, 2 ‘Heroes of Russia’ among those killed in fire on Russian deep submersible – Putin
In a first public statement about the fatal incident on board of a Russian deep sea research vehicle, President Vladimir Putin said that it's a “great loss,” adding that 2 heroes of Russia and 7 high-ranking officers were killed.
Jul 2, 2019 17:48
Panic rumors fly as Pence cancels trip after Russian sub accident
Could VP Mike Pence’s abrupt trip cancellation be related to the security meetings in Moscow and Brussels after the fatal Russian submarine accident? Pence’s staff says no, but that is not stopping rumors in Washington.
Jul 2, 2019 17:47
14 seamen killed in fire on Russian deep submersible – MoD
At least 14 Russian Navy servicemen have died after a scientific deep submersible caught fire while on a mission, Russia’s Defense Ministry has said. The cause of the incident is still unknown.
Jul 2, 2019 13:39
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