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| 14 seamen killed in fire on Russian deep submersible – MoD | |
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| 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. | 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. |
| A deep-water research vehicle belonging to the Russian Navy was conducting a bathymetric measurement operation in Russian territorial waters when a fire broke out on board, the ministry’s statement said. | A deep-water research vehicle belonging to the Russian Navy was conducting a bathymetric measurement operation in Russian territorial waters when a fire broke out on board, the ministry’s statement said. |
| The incident claimed the lives of 14 seamen, who were suffocated by smoke. Despite this, the crew managed to extinguish the flames. | The incident claimed the lives of 14 seamen, who were suffocated by smoke. Despite this, the crew managed to extinguish the flames. |
| The deep submersible has since returned to the Russian Navy base in the northern city of Severomorsk. | The deep submersible has since returned to the Russian Navy base in the northern city of Severomorsk. |
| The cause of the incident is still being investigated. Russian Navy chief, Nikolay Efimov, has taken the issue under personal control. | The cause of the incident is still being investigated. Russian Navy chief, Nikolay Efimov, has taken the issue under personal control. |
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