World Alert: Fire on Russian submersible kills 14 Russian navy sailors, state media cites Defense Ministry as saying

The fire, which broke out Monday on an underwater vessel in Russia's northern base in Severomorsk, happened while the crew was conducting biometric measurements, the state-run RIA news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying. Fourteen sailors died from smoke inhalation.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jul 2, 10:28 AM     Fire on Russian submersible kills 14 Russian navy sailors, state media cites Defense Ministry as saying The fire, which broke out Monday on an underwater vessel in Russia's northern base in Severomorsk, happened while the crew was conducting biometric measurements, the state-run RIA news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying. Fourteen sailors died from smoke inhalation. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071