Event: Kursk

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Leaked torpedo fuel cause of Kursk blast, say Russians

THE Russian government confirmed yesterday that leaked torpedo fuel and not a foreign submarine or a Second World War mine caused the explosions that destroyed the Kursk nuclear submarine.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2002

Putin to launch new Russian submarine

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin today said he will inaugurate a new nuclear submarine.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2001

Navy officers disciplined in connection with Kursk disaster

Three Russian admirals have been dismissed over the Kursk disaster.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2001

Russian officials deny Kursk sub carried nuclear weapons

Russian officials today denied a Norwegian television report that the Kursk submarine was carrying nuclear weapons when it exploded and sank last summer.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2001