Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, linked to the Russian state defense sector, sank in late 2024 in the Mediterranean Sea after a series of explosions, and new details indicate that the ship may have been carrying far more sensitive cargo than initially reported.
According to Spanish investigators, the ship was allegedly carrying parts for two nuclear reactor type VM-4SG, which are used to drive submarines. It is suspected that the final destination was North Korea, that is, the port of Rason, as part of possible military cooperation between Russia and Pyongyang.
Officially, the ship's documentation stated that it was transporting empty containers and port equipment. However, the investigation reportedly uncovered two undeclared containers weighing around 65 tons, believed to have contained nuclear-related components.
The circumstances of the sinking caused an additional mystery. According to some media reports, damage was found on the ship's hull indicating a possible external impact, which fueled speculation about sabotage or an attack. So far, there is no official confirmation of that theory.
Moscow previously claimed the ship sank after an explosion in the engine room, while a company linked to Russia's Defense Ministry described the incident as a possible "terrorist attack".
If the allegations of the shipment of nuclear components prove to be true, the case could further deepen Western concerns about intensifying military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, especially after accusations that Pyongyang is supplying Moscow with ammunition and military equipment for the war in Ukraine.
Source: CNN
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