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A Russian submarine which is capable of carrying nuclear weapons has declared a major alert in the Mediterranean Sea. The Black Sea Fleet submarine Novorossiysk has flagged that an "explosive hazard" is allegedly onboard. It has been reported that the sub is experiencing "serious technical problems". According to Telegram channel, VChK-OGPU, the sub is suffering a leakage of fuel which has created a dangerous hazard. The crew may have no choice but to pump the fuel mixture into the sea, it has been reported. It remains unclear on where exactly the incident has taken place within the Mediterranean. The Telegram channel stated: "Novorossiysk, currently on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, is experiencing serious technical problems. Due to damage in the fuel system, fuel is leaking directly into the hold. There are no spare parts for repairs or qualified specialists on the submarine, and the crew is unable to fix the malfunctions. “The serious accident has caused other problems as well. The accumulated fuel in the hold is an explosive hazard. The source believes the crew has no choice but to start ‘pumping out the hold’ directly into the sea.” This is a breaking news story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.
