Explosions heard on Russian 'ghost ship' carrying nuclear cargo to North Korea

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A Russian "ghost ship" suspected of carrying nuclear cargo to North Korea was sunk after a series of explosions rocked the vessel, a new investigation has revealed.

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The ship - known as Sparta 3, before its name was changed to the Ursa Major - sunk to the Mediterranean seabed in December 2024 after multiple blasts claimed two crew members' lives.According to CNN, the leading hypothesis now points towards potential Western involvement in the incident.Spanish authorities have been investigating the circumstances of the sinking, whilst the vessel's true cargo remains a subject of intense speculation nearly 17 months after its demise.The incident has drawn attention from multiple governments, though official silence from key parties has only added to the mystery.Spanish investigators examining the wreckage have concluded that a Barracuda supercavitating torpedo likely breached the hull, forcing the vessel beneath the waves.This particular weapon system is exceptionally rare, with only a...

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