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Explosion sinks Indian Navy submarine
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August 15, 2013
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The Indian Navy has said that two explosions yesterday on INS
''Sindhurakshak'', a Russian-built Kilo-class submarine, have trapped up
to eighteen of its sailors. Navy officials have warned the families of
trapped sailors to "prepare for the worst".

The stricken vessel sank in its berth in Mumbai with only a small
portion still visible on the surface. The cause of the explosion is
still unclear.

A fire that started as a result of the explosions has been brought under
control and other sailors that managed to escaped received attention
from emergency personnel. Divers are attempting to locate survivors and
refloat the vessel. 

In 2010, a fire broke out after an explosion in the battery compartment
on the INS ''Sindhurakshak'', killing a sailor. The submarine had
recently returned from Russia after undergoing an overhaul and upgrades
after the 2010 incident.  

The Indian Navy has ten diesel-electric Kilo-class submarines in its
fleet. These developments come just days after the Indian Navy launched
the nation's first aircraft carrier, the INS ''Vikrant'', which the navy
calls their "crowning glory".

== Sources == 

* http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-23691561
* http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23691324
* http://www.smh.com.au/world/indian-submarine-sinks-with-18-on-board-20130814-2rvsf.html
* http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-23662726



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