Russian Ship ‘Carrying Nuclear Reactors’ Mysteriously Explodes and Sinks

A Russian cargo ship sinking in the Mediterranean would be serious on its own. But the story of Ursa Major became far more mysterious after reports claimed it may have been carrying components linked to nuclear submarine reactors.

The ship sank off the coast of Spain in December 2024 after a series of explosions. Fourteen crew members were rescued, while two others were reported missing. What made the incident more alarming was not just the sinking, but the unanswered questions around the cargo, the route, and the possible connection to North Korea.