Russian cargo ship linked to Syria arms deliveries sinks in the Mediterranean

Source: Euronews

Russian cargo ship linked to Syria arms deliveries sinks in the Mediterranean

By Aleksandar Brezar
Published on 24/12/2024 - 11:53 GMT+1

Ursa Major, built in 2009, sank following an engine room explosion, according to authorities in Moscow. The company operating the cargo vessel is owned by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following a blast in its engine room, leaving two crew members missing, according to authorities.

The remaining 14 crew members out of a total of 16 have been rescued and are currently in Spain, Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry did not share any further details on the explosion that sank the ship or what might have caused it.

The vessel, called Ursa Major, was constructed in 2009. The ship was on its way to the Russian Far East port of Vladivostok, carrying heavy equipment.

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