The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major has sunk in international waters off the coast of Spain. Onboard were critical reactor components intended for the Leader icebreaker—planned to be the most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world.
These parts were headed for Vladivostok from St. Petersburg, where they would play a key role in the icebreaker’s construction.
Reports say it sank after an explosion in its engine room.
Authorities in Spain say they’ve handed over rescue responsibilities to the Russian military.
Analysts suggest the loss of these reactor parts could significantly delay work on the Leader icebreaker.
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These parts were headed for Vladivostok from St. Petersburg, where they would play a key role in the icebreaker’s construction.
Reports say it sank after an explosion in its engine room.
Authorities in Spain say they’ve handed over rescue responsibilities to the Russian military.
Analysts suggest the loss of these reactor parts could significantly delay work on the Leader icebreaker.
#Russia #Ship #Sink #ShipsSinking #Disaster #Sea #Ocean #Shipping #Spain
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00:00This is the moment a Russian cargo ship sank in international waters.
00:04The Ursa Major went down off the coast of Spain.
00:06On board were critical reactor components intended for the leader icebreaker, planned
00:11to be the most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world.
00:15These parts were headed for Vladivostok from St. Petersburg, where they would play a key
00:20role in the icebreaker's construction.
00:22Reports say it sank after an explosion in its engine room.
00:27Analysts suggest the loss of these reactor parts could significantly delay work on the
00:31leader icebreaker.