In late December a Russian docked submarine burst into flames. According to new reports, a disaster the likes of Chernobyl was narrowly averted. Hit the jump for the full story.
When initial reports surfaced, Russian officials claimed the 550ft Yekaterinburg nuclear submarine was void of nuclear weapons when it caught fire. Claiming there was no risk of radiation. However, Vlast weekly magazine is reporting Russian Navy Officers have come forward stating 16 R-29 intercontinental ballistic missiles, each armed with four nuclear warheads where on board throughout the fire.
