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Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major sinks in Mediterranean Sea following explosion in engine room

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 24 December 2024 ()
A Russian vessel, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing. The ship was operated by Oboronlogistika, a Russian Defence Ministry-affiliated organisation. Ukrainian intelligence suggests it was transporting weapons, although the company claims it carried port cranes and icebreaker parts.
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News video: Russian Ship Ursa Major Explodes and Sinks in Mediterranean; 14 Crew Members Rescued, Two Missing

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A Russian cargo vessel, the Ursa Major, exploded and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain on December 23, after a catastrophic explosion in its engine room. The explosion caused the ship to list severely before it capsized. The ship, traveling between St. Petersburg and Vladivostok,...

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