The US Navy nuclear submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) collided with an unknown object in the South China Sea.
As a result of the incident, the nuclear installation was not damaged, there were no casualties or serious injuries. The incident became known on October 7.
It is known that 11 servicemen from the American submarine were injured in the collision, but the nature of the injuries was not specified.
The extent of damage to the rest of the submarine is being assessed. The US Navy did not request assistance. The incident will be investigated, Izvestia quotes a message from the press service of the US Pacific Fleet.
According to the American television channel FoxNews, citing a statement by representatives of the US Navy, a collision with another submarine or land object has not been confirmed at this time.
As it turned out, the incident occurred last week on October 2.
The situation is developing against the backdrop of worsening relations between Washington and Beijing.
According to CNN, the USS Connecticut took part in a “show of force” operation in the South China Sea.
In addition to the US Navy, Great Britain, Japan, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands took part in the Carrier Strike Group 21 events.
