"Novorossiysk, currently on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, is experiencing serious technical problems. Due to damage in the fuel system, fuel is leaking directly into the hold. There are no spare parts for repairs or qualified specialists on the submarine, and the crew is unable to fix the malfunctions."
"The serious accident has caused other problems as well. The accumulated fuel in the hold is an explosive hazard. The source believes the crew has no choice but to start 'pumping out the hold' directly into the sea."
The 242 ft Kilo-class submarine Novorossiysk has experienced a serious technical failure while on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea and was observed surfaced off Gibraltar. Damage to the fuel system has caused fuel to leak directly into the vessel's hold, creating an accumulated, explosive hazard. The crew reportedly lacks spare parts and qualified specialists to repair the malfunctions. A Telegram channel known for intelligence sources indicated the crew may have no option but to pump the fuel out of the hold and discharge it into the Mediterranean, raising environmental and safety concerns.
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