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Russian Nuclear Sub Kazan Leads Fleet in Caribbean Military Drill: Details Revealed
Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, along with other vessels, to participate in military drill in the Caribbean. US intelligence confirms sub not carrying nuclear weapons. Identified ships include frigate Admiral Gorshkov.
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Originally published by nationnews.com (opens in new tab)
A nuclear-powered submarine named Kazan is among the Russian vessels expected to remain through the weekend for a military drill in the Caribbean.
A US intelligence officer told CBS, BBC’s North American partner, that the sub is not carrying nuclear weapons – despite its use of nuclear energy.
Cuba’s Foreign Ministry identified the other Russian ships as the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, the fleet oil tanker Pashin and the salvage tug Nikolai Chiker. (BBC)
