Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Damaged by Fire

12-12-19, 09:37 Last update: 12:06

Update In a fire on Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, two people were injured today. Russian media report that.

The fire started during maintenance work in a harbor in northern Murmansk, probably it involved welding work in the first power station. According to TASS news agency, the fire raged on the upper deck and there was thick smoke. The fire was under control in the second part of the morning.

Various Russian media initially reported that at least three people had been injured. Later the Russian navy announced that it involved two wounded who had both received care. Several people were taken off the ship by rushed emergency services.

It is unclear how large the damage is.

(Translated by Google Translate.)

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