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Leaked Spanish document claims Russian ship carried submarine nuclear reactor parts before sinking

International
Published on 13 May 2026
Leaked Spanish document claims Russian ship carried submarine nuclear reactor parts before sinking

The cargo was allegedly reactor components for submarines

A leaked Spanish government document says the Russian ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an engine-room explosion in December 2024, and may have been carrying components for submarine nuclear reactors. The report, citing the document, links the incident between Spain and Algeria to nuclear equipment, raising fresh questions for investigators and international security officials.

  • A Spanish document links Ursa Major to submarine nuclear reactor parts
  • The ship sank after an engine room explosion in December 2024
  • The incident occurred in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria
  • Officials now face new questions about the alleged cargo
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