The Black Sea Fleet submarine Novorossiysk, which has nuclear capabilities, is suffering a leakage of fuel into the hold creating an 'explosive hazard' while on a mission in the Mediterranean View 3 Images The Black Sea Fleet submarine Novorossiysk can carry nuclear weapons (Image: social media; E2W news)

A Russian submarine potentially capable of carrying nuclear missiles is “experiencing serious technical problems” on a mission in the Mediterranean, according to a report today. ‌

The Black Sea Fleet submarine Novorossiysk is suffering a leakage of fuel into the hold creating an “explosive hazard”, reported Russian Telegram channel VChK-OGPU citing its own source. ‌

The crew may have no choice but to pump out the hold directly into the sea, it was alleged. It is uncle

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