A recent deadly accident aboard a Russian submarine has fuelled complaints about the poor state of the country's military.
Submarine's name: K-152 Nerpa
Akula Class
Type: Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Crew: 208
Speed: 20 knots (surfaced): 35 knots (submerged)
Diving Depth: 600 m
The Nerpa was on sea trials when the accident occurred. A fire extinguishing system went off accidentally, releasing freon gas that removes oxygen from the air. Seventeen civilian contractors and three sailors died of suffocation.
SELECTED RUSSIAN SUBMARINE ACCIDENTS
-Sept. 6, 2006: Two died after fire in Viktor-ill class Daniil Moskovsky
-Aug. 28, 2003: Nine die after November class K-159 sinks
-Aug. 12, 2000: 118 die in sinking of Oscar-II class Kursk
-Apr. 7, 1989: 42 die after fire in Soviet-era Komsomolets
-October 6, 1986: Four die in fire on K-219 Yankee I Class submarine
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