Russia’s Accident-Plagued Aircraft Carrier Is On Fire (Updated)
Just over a year after its dry dock literally sunk beneath it, the Admiral Kuznetsov is burning.
Just over a year after its dry dock literally sunk beneath it, the Admiral Kuznetsov is burning.
An earlier failed launch could have left the station operating in a risky unmanned mode.
The site, which dates back to the dawn of the atomic age, is America’s major hub for nuclear weapons logistics and support activities.
With no crew, no one would be able to fix critical systems if they broke and important work related to the station would come grinding to a halt.
The cosmonaut and astronaut onboard are lucky to be alive and they will surely have one hell of a story to tell.
The massive Galaxy airlifter is notorious for landing gear issues and low reliability overall.
The submarine last reported its position two days ago.