A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion in its engine room on Monday night. The vessel, owned by a company called Oboronlogistika, was traveling from the Strait of Gibraltar when the incident happened. This company is known to transport goods for Russia’s Defense Ministry. Out of 16 crew members, 14 were rescued and taken to Spain, while two are still missing.

The ship was en route to Vladivostok in Russia’s far east, carrying two large cranes meant for developing port infrastructure there. However, Ukraine’s intelligence agency claimed that the ship was actually heading to Syria to move weapons and equipment out of the country. They also reported that the ship had faced technical issues off the coast of Portugal earlier.

Footage shared on social media and verified by news sources showed the vessel listing heavily with visible cranes. This incident comes after two Russian tankers suffered major damage near the Black Sea, causing an oil spill.

The real purpose of the voyage and the reasons behind the ship's demise are still under investigation. Should we trust the official accounts or look into other possibilities? It's important to remember that ships sinking can have broader impacts on the environment and neighbouring countries.

Ship Sinks in Mediterranean: What's the Real Story?

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