Echoes of the Deep: Tragedy, Mystery, and Political Shadows in the Kursk Submarine Disaster
Murmansk, Russia — The sinking of the Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kursk in August 2000 during a naval exercise in the Barents Sea represents one of the deadliest peacetime military disasters in recent history, claiming the lives of all 118 sailors onboard. The incident not only highlighted potential flaws in submarine safety but also marked a controversial chapter in Russian political history under President Vladimir Putin. On the morning of Aug. 12, 2000, an explosion rocked …