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Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea
Western military may have targeted the Ursa Major, which went down after mysterious explosions, reports suggest
TL;DR
- The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank off Spain's coast in December 2024 after experiencing multiple explosions.
- The ship was reportedly carrying "nuclear reactor components similar to those used by submarines" destined for North Korea, though no nuclear fuel was onboard.
- Spanish authorities noted suspicious large containers on the ship and a potential deviation from its declared cargo and route.
- A CNN investigation suggests the sinking could have been a Western military intervention to prevent the transfer of nuclear technology.
- Evidence points to the possible use of a supercavitating torpedo, a high-speed weapon capable of causing significant damage with a quiet impact.
- A Russian warship arrived after the explosions and took over the scene, ordering Spanish rescue boats to withdraw.