US EditionFears of disaster as Russian nuclear submarine reports major malfunction
- The Russian Kilo-class submarine Novorossiysk encountered a major fuel system failure on September 27 while deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in fuel leaking into the vessel’s bilge compartment.
- Reports indicate the accident happened due to damage in the fuel system, with the crew lacking spare parts and qualified specialists to repair the issue, creating an explosion risk.
- Novorossiysk is a 242-foot Black Sea Fleet diesel-electric attack submarine, capable of carrying nuclear-capable Kalibr missiles and staffed by 52 crew members, previously tracked by the Royal Navy.
- Defence Secretary John Healey disclosed that last November a nuclear-powered submarine from the Royal Navy surfaced near Novorossiysk as a strategic warning, while reports have highlighted the buildup of fuel on board as posing a significant explosive risk.
- The malfunction mirrors concerns from the 2000 Kursk disaster, suggesting elevated risks for Novorossiysk and highlighting ongoing operational challenges within Russia's submarine fleet.
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The submarine was spotted off Gibraltar, a British territory south of Spain, crossing the course towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Crew members may be forced to pump fuel directly into the sea, an operation considered to be at high risk of fire or explosion on board
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Two Russian naval vessels have reportedly sustained major technical failures in separate incidents in the Mediterranean and the Azov region. According to Russian investigative outlet VChK-OGPU on September 27, the Project 636.3 submarine Novorossiysk experienced a critical malfunction in its fuel system while operating in the Mediterranean Sea. The leak caused fuel to enter the bilge compartment. Sources told the outlet that the crew lacks both …
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