"A Russian submarine is sailing through the English Channel and the North Sea which is being closely watched by NATO. The submarine has been classed as an "explosive hazard" and it is not known if the nuclear capable vessel has any board. The Black Sea Fleet submarine Novorossiysk suffered a fuel leakage of diesel in to the hull and the crew are unable to fix the malfunctions, it has been reported. The 243ft long Russian submarine can hold Kalibr missiles, however there is no confirmed evidence to prove either way."
"Belgian, Dutch, French and British navies are closely monitoring two Russian submarines, the Novorossiysk and more recently the Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric attack sub also came into difficulties. The Black Sea Fleet denied on Monday there is a "malfunction and emergency surfacing of the submarine Novorossiysk, off the coast of France." According to RIA Novosti the Russian sub was on a "scheduled inter-fleet transit," adding, "according to international navigation rules, submarines pass through the Strait of Dover exclusively on the surface.""
The Novorossiysk, a 243ft Black Sea Fleet submarine, experienced diesel fuel leaking into its hull that degraded systems and left the crew unable to complete repairs. The vessel is capable of carrying Kalibr missiles, though the presence of weapons is unconfirmed. NATO and the navies of Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Britain are closely monitoring Novorossiysk and an additional Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric submarine during transit through the English Channel and North Sea. Russian authorities denied an emergency malfunction and described the movement as a scheduled inter-fleet surface transit in line with navigation rules.
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