The Nerpa returns to a shipyard after the accident, which investigators blamedon the accidental release of freon gas
Russian Sub Accident Points To Navy's Shortcomings
-- Christian Science Monitor
-- Christian Science Monitor
At least 20 people died on the sub, which media reports say was to be handed over to India.
Moscow - An accident aboard a Russian nuclear attack submarine that killed at least 20 and injured 22 late Saturday, is the latest in a series of undersea tragedies that have struck the Russian Navy as it struggles to regain Soviet-era capacities.
The ship's nuclear reactor was undamaged in the incident, and survivors evacuated to the naval base at Vladivostok on Sunday, Russian officials said.
"During sea trials of a nuclear-powered submarine of the Pacific Fleet the firefighting system went off unsanctioned, killing over 20 people, including servicemen and workers," Russian naval spokesman Cpt. Igor Dyagalo told journalists.
"The submarine is not damaged, its reactor works as normal, and background radiation levels are normal," he added.
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Moscow - An accident aboard a Russian nuclear attack submarine that killed at least 20 and injured 22 late Saturday, is the latest in a series of undersea tragedies that have struck the Russian Navy as it struggles to regain Soviet-era capacities.
The ship's nuclear reactor was undamaged in the incident, and survivors evacuated to the naval base at Vladivostok on Sunday, Russian officials said.
"During sea trials of a nuclear-powered submarine of the Pacific Fleet the firefighting system went off unsanctioned, killing over 20 people, including servicemen and workers," Russian naval spokesman Cpt. Igor Dyagalo told journalists.
"The submarine is not damaged, its reactor works as normal, and background radiation levels are normal," he added.
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"During sea trials of a nuclear-powered submarine of the Pacific Fleet the firefighting system went off unsanctioned, killing over 20 people, including servicemen and workers," Russian naval spokesman Cpt. Igor Dyagalo told journalists.
"The submarine is not damaged, its reactor works as normal, and background radiation levels are normal," he added.
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Reports: Russian accident sub intended for India -- AP
"The submarine is not damaged, its reactor works as normal, and background radiation levels are normal," he added.
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Russian navy probes into nuclear submarine accident -- China View
Reports: Russian accident sub intended for India -- AP