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New questions about secret Russian submarine’s mission before fatal fire

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What exactly was the Russian sub doing at the bottom of the ocean before the deadly fire broke out?

Florida Congressman Michael Waltz, Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, weighs in.

What secrets does the Barents Sea hold that make it strategically important for Russia, the US, and other NATO countries?

In July 2019, a top-secret Russian submarine, Losharik, caught fire in the Barents Sea during a deep-sea mission. The incident resulted in the death of 14 naval officers, and the Russian government initially remained tight-lipped about what led to the tragedy. In recent times, however, new questions have arisen about the submarine’s mission in the Barents Sea leading up to the fire.

Losharik was known as one of Russia’s most secretive submarines, and its mission remained largely unknown until recent years. The submarine was designed for deep-sea exploration and to go deeper than any other vessel to support undersea research and espionage operations. According to reports, the submarine could dive to a depth of up to 6,000 meters and had the ability to stay submerged for extended periods without detection.

Reports suggest that before the deadly fire incident, Losharik may have been carrying out a sensitive mission in the Barents Sea. Experts believe that the submarine may have been involved in a clandestine operation to tap into underwater communication cables owned by Western governments. Tapping into these cables would provide Russia with the ability to intercept sensitive communications between the US, Europe, and other Western allies.

Additionally, reports suggest that Losharik may have also been involved in a mission to map the ocean floor in the Barents Sea. This information would be valuable to Russia as the Arctic region is becoming increasingly important for its natural resources and potential shipping routes.

The Barents Sea is an area of increasing strategic importance, with Russia, the US, and other NATO countries using the area for their military exercises. Considering Russia’s recent aggressive behavior towards NATO, these new revelations about Losharik’s mission have raised concerns about Moscow’s intentions in the region.

Furthermore, the lack of transparency from the Russian government following the fire incident has been troubling. The government initially had not divulged much information about the mission, and only after a month of investigation did they release any details about the fire. The Russian government attributed the incident to a fire on the submarine’s battery pack, and President Putin awarded the deceased naval officers with the Order of Courage medal.

As the investigation into the Losharik incident continues, it is becoming increasingly clear that Russia’s intentions in the Barents Sea are not entirely clear. The aftermath of the fire incident highlights the secrecy surrounding Russia’s submarine missions and how it has the potential to become a source of major concern for its neighbors and the international community. It remains to be seen what other secrets Losharik and other classified Russian submarines hold, and just how far Russia is willing to go in its pursuit of maintaining its dominance and covert operations.