Russian ship that sank near Spain may have carried nuclear reactor parts
Summary
A Russian ship called the Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea near Spain after its engine room exploded. The ship’s captain told Spanish authorities that it was carrying parts for nuclear reactors used in submarines.Key Facts
- The Ursa Major sank on December 23, 2024, between Spain and Algeria.
- The ship was traveling from St. Petersburg, Russia, to Vladivostok, Russia.
- Two crew members died, and 14 were rescued by Spanish teams.
- The Russian captain said the ship carried components for two nuclear reactors similar to those used in submarines.
- Spain’s government confirmed this information in a document shared with lawmakers.
- The Russian ship owner, Oboronlogistika, claimed the ship was sabotaged by a "terrorist attack."
- Oboronlogistika is a state-owned company linked to Russia’s defense ministry.
- The company faces sanctions from the U.S. and European Union because of its military ties.
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