Russian Navy Fears the Worst for Lives of Nuclear Sub Crew

Published August 15th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Russian navy fears the worst for the lives of the 116 crew on board the nuclear-powered submarine Kursk trapped at the bottom of the Barents Sea, the navy chief said Tuesday, cited by Interfax. 

"We fear the worst for the lives of the crew," said Admiral Vladimir Kuroyedov. 

"Knowing that, our sailors will do everything they can to save people despite the difficult weather conditions," he added - MOSCOW (AFP) 

 

 

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