Russian ship that sank near Spain in 2024 may have carried nuclear reactor parts
Spanish investigators say the ship likely carried submarine reactor components, and 14 crew members survived after the sinking.
- On December 23, 2024, the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank about 60 miles off the Spanish coast while carrying components for two nuclear reactors similar to those used in submarines, Spanish investigators confirmed.
- Although the official manifest listed "manhole covers," the Russian captain later told authorities the vessel was transporting nuclear reactor components, believing the cargo was destined for the North Korean port of Rason.
- The ship suffered three explosions near the engine room, killing two crew members; the Russian military ship Ivan Gren then ordered nearby vessels to keep two nautical miles away during the evacuation of 14 survivors.
- A suspected Russian spy ship, The Yantar, hovered over the wreckage for five days before sensors detected four additional explosions, possibly targeting the remains on the seabed.
- The US military twice deployed a sophisticated "nuke sniffer" aircraft to monitor the site, reflecting high-stakes concerns about potential Russian nuclear technology transfers to North Korea.
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