Kursk incident, when Russia's pride nuclear submarine sank

  The Kursk was a Russian nuclear-powered submarine that sank in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000. The Kursk disaster is considered one of the worst submarine disasters in history, and it claimed the lives of all 118 sailors on board. The tragedy was a significant blow to the Russian Navy and the country's reputation, and it raised questions about the safety of Russia's nuclear submarines. In this article, we will examine the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Kursk and its aftermath. Background The Kursk submarine was commissioned in 1994 as part of the Russian Northern Fleet. It was one of the newest submarines in the fleet, and it was considered a formidable weapon. The Kursk was a Project 949A submarine, also known as an Oscar-II class submarine. These submarines were designed to engage enemy naval forces and were equipped with cruise missiles and torpedoes. In August 2000, the Kursk was taking part in a naval exercise in the Barents Sea. The exercise involved s...