Submarine carrying Kalibr missiles malfunctions near France
NATO monitoring teams have recorded the resurfacing of the Russian submarine B-261 Novorossiysk« near the French coast in the Atlantic Ocean.
The submarine is of the Warsawanska type, a diesel-electric boat capable of carrying Kalibr cruise missiles«, Russia is actively using them in its war against Ukraine.
According to European sources, the boat did not rise to the surface for educational purposes, and through serious technical problems, The company's operations were also affected by the incident.
The alleged malfunction and NATO's response
It is preliminarily known that during the manoeuvres, the crew recorded Fuel leakage or malfunction in the engine compartment.
This forced the team to go to the surface in an emergency to prevent an accident.
After the incident, the French navy sent NATO observation frigate, which controls the situation in the waters of Brittany.
The submarine is constantly monitored to ensure that there is no risk of environmental impact or threat to navigation.
The technical condition of the Russian fleet is questionable
Analysts note that the Novorossiysk case once again demonstrates technical problems of the Russian submarine forces, despite Moscow's official statements about the fleet's «high combat readiness».
Such events indicate Worn-out Soviet equipment, The Russian Navy has a long history of insufficient maintenance and a shortage of qualified personnel.
Context.
Varshavyanka boats are considered to be among the quietest in the Russian fleet, but they have limited autonomy and require regular maintenance.
The incident off the coast of France was the first time in the last year that a Russian submarine of this class was forced to sail out of the Black Sea area.
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