Kursk begins move to dry dock

The wreck of the Kursk nuclear submarine began moving toward a dry dock in the northern Russian port of Roslyakovo today, despite high winds that could hinder the operation.

Adm. Vladimir Kuroyedov, the commander of the Russian navy, said the barge towing the Kursk had lifted anchor and began moving toward the dock, approximately 300 yards away. He said he hoped it would reach its destination by dusk, the Interfax news agency reported.