CNN has reported that a Russian cargo ship, suspected of transporting two specialized nuclear reactors for submarines, sank following a series of explosions approximately 60 miles off the coast of Spain. According to the network, the likely destination of the cargo was North Korea.<\/p>\n
Based on findings cited in the report, the ship ‘Ursa Major’ went underwater under unknown circumstances on December 23, 2024. Since then, the circumstances surrounding the incident have remained unclear. CNN, quoting related sources, suggested the event might indicate a risky intervention by a Western military force aiming to prevent the transfer of advanced Russian nuclear technology to North Korea.<\/p>\n
The ship began its voyage only two months after Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, deployed forces to support Russian military operations in Ukraine; a move that has elevated the military ties between the two countries to a new level.<\/p>\n
A source familiar with the Spanish investigation told CNN that about a week after the sinking, a vessel likely connected to Russian intelligence activities visited the wreck site, during which time four additional explosions occurred. Official authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding the precise cause of these explosions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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