Russian deep submersible fire news
Visit RT to read stories on the fire that broke out on a Russian deep-sea submersible, including breaking news and latest updates. The incident took place on July 1st 2019, as the research vessel was in Russian territorial waters – find details on how the events unfolded on RT. 14 sailors are dead after suffocating from heavy smoke; the rest of the crew managed to put out the fire and take the submersible to a naval base located near Severomorsk – read more on that on RT. Find official statements on the fire, including the ones from the Russian Navy chief Nikolay Evmenov, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, and Russian president Vladimir Putin. According to him, two of the deceased sailors were ‘Heroes of Russia’ – which is the highest award of the nation. An investigation is underway; stay with RT to be updated on the news about it.
- Deadly fire at deep sea Russian sub started in battery compartment, reactor secured – MoD
Fresh details about the fire on a Russian submersible that claimed 14 lives were given by the defense minister. He confirmed that the ship was nuclear-propelled and that the fire broke in the battery compartment of the sub.Jul 4, 2019 06:46Russia & Former Soviet Union - Russian MoD names naval officers who perished in deep sea sub fireThe 14 officers who died fighting a disastrous fire on a Russian deep water research vessel have been named by the Russian Defense Ministry. The crew have sacrificed their lives to save fellow officers and save the submersible.Jul 3, 2019 17:42Russia & Former Soviet Union
- 7 captains, 2 ‘Heroes of Russia’ among those killed in fire on Russian deep submersible – PutinIn a first public statement about the fatal incident on board of a Russian deep sea research vehicle, President Vladimir Putin said that it's a “great loss,” adding that 2 heroes of Russia and 7 high-ranking officers were killed.Jul 2, 2019 17:48Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Panic rumors fly as Pence cancels trip after Russian sub accidentCould VP Mike Pence’s abrupt trip cancellation be related to the security meetings in Moscow and Brussels after the fatal Russian submarine accident? Pence’s staff says no, but that is not stopping rumors in Washington.Jul 2, 2019 17:47USA News
- 14 seamen killed in fire on Russian deep submersible – MoDAt 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.Jul 2, 2019 13:39Russia & Former Soviet Union
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