Mysteriously Sunken Russian Ship May Have Carried Nuclear Reactors for North Korea
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank under mysterious circumstances, may have been transporting nuclear reactors intended for North Korea. The ship sank after a series of unexplained explosions on December 23, 2024. A Spanish-led investigation suggests that military intervention may have been involved to prevent the transfer of nuclear technology. The Ursa Major was part of Russia's 'Ghost Fleet,' known for evading sanctions, and was traveling from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. The ship's manifest listed only two large 'manhole covers,' 129 empty shipping containers, and two cranes, but the captain later revealed these were components of nuclear reactors. The ship was escorted by Russian Navy vessels, and after the explosions, Spanish authorities rescued the surviving crew. The investigation continues to explore the possibility of military involvement and the true nature of the ship's cargo.