Russian media say that the sub on which the 14 servicemen died was an AS-12 "Losharik", which is used for special operations. This is the same sub that the US claimed was capable of damaging undersea cables, accusing Russia of seeking to intercept or disrupt communications. pic.twitter.com/t4VcVSDJfN— Brasco_Aad (@Brasco_Aad) July 2, 2019
News.com.au: ‘Top secret’ submarine’s mysterious mission
The Russian sub at the centre of this week’s mysterious fatal fire is the most notorious and closely guarded of the country’s military fleet.
The submarine at the centre of the fire that killed at least 14 crew members in Arctic waters on Monday is the most mysterious and closely guarded of Russia's fleet.
Russian officials have offered little on the circumstances surrounding the incident but the presence of several top ranking military officials on board suggests it was on a mission of great significance.
President Vladimir Putin said seven of the dead were Captain First Rank officers — the most senior staff officers in the Russian navy. Two were recipients of the Hero of Russia award which is only handed out by the president.
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WNU Editor: This is a big submersible, and it carries a crew of 25.
More News News On The Russian Submersible That Was Damaged In A Fire
Did A Deadly Fire Break Out On A Secret Russian Spy Sub? Here's What We Know About 'Losharik' -- Radio Free Europe
Damaged Russian Sub Linked to Underwater Drone Program -- Washington Free Beacon
The Russian submarine that caught fire and killed 14 may have been designed to cut undersea internet cables -- Business Insider
Fire on nuclear-powered Russian submarine spread through the vessel 'at hurricane speed' after short-circuit sparked blaze – but actions of 14 sailors who died stopped it reaching the reactor -- Daily Mail
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Well, compare to the Delta III it's not that big. But, only 25 crew is still little.
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