Another Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in the Mediterranean
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, owned by Oboronlogistika and carrying two large cranes, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion. Fourteen crew members were rescued, but two remain missing. The ship, previously named Sparta, was reportedly en route to Vladivostok, though Ukrainian intelligence claimed it was heading to Syria to transport Russian military equipment. The incident follows recent reports of Russian military withdrawal from Syria and other maritime incidents involving Russian vessels.
John Q. Hosedrinker