A Russian cargo ship has sunk in the Mediterranean.
According to a statement from the Crisis Management Center of the Russian Foreign Ministry, an explosion occurred in the engine room of the Russian-owned cargo ship "Ursa Major" in international waters of the Mediterranean.
As a result of the explosion, the ship took on water and sank.
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The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major has sunk in international waters between Spain and Algeria.
?? 2 crew members lost their lives in the incident. pic.twitter.com/Lwez2ksQkq
While 14 of the 16 crew members serving on the ship were rescued, search and rescue efforts are ongoing for the 2 missing individuals.
News Source: AA
