A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, sparking curiosity and concern. The ship, which was reportedly headed to Syria as part of Russia's military pullout, went down late at night between Spain and Algeria. The incident has raised questions about Russia's military presence in Syria and its future in the region.
The Ursa Major sank after an explosion in its engine room, although the exact cause is still unclear. A video from a nearby ship shows the Ursa Major leaning badly to one side and sinking slowly. The Spanish Coast Guard received a distress call from the ship on Monday, about 57 miles off the coast of Spain. Rescue teams were sent, and 14 crew members were saved, though two are still missing.
One of the ships involved in Russia’s evacuation from Syria, the cargo vessel Ursa Major, reportedly suffered a major engine room explosion in the Mediterranean and sank earlier today. Spanish press reports that 14 crew have been rescued, 2 are missing.
The Ursa Major had left Russia’s St. Petersburg port on December 11, supposedly on its way to Vladivostok, carrying large cranes and parts for a new Russian icebreaker. Ho...
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