Russian submarine Kursk explosion, Submarine disaster in the Barents Sea
The Kursk submarine disaster was one of the deadliest submarine incidents in history.
The tragic incident occurred on August 12, 2000 during a major Russian naval exercise.
Numerous international offers of assistance were initially refused by Russia, causing political controversy.
The tragedy led to reforms in the Russian Navy and improvements in submarine safety.
Despite being one of the largest submarines in the world, the Kursk sank, taking the lives of all 118 on board.
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