Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major sinks in Mediterranean after engine room explosion

The Ursa Major, a vessel owned by Oboronlogistika, a company connected to the Russian defense ministry, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria on Monday. The incident occurred after a blast in the engine room, leading to the ship's sinking south of Spain. Fortunately, 14 crew members were rescued and taken to a Spanish port, but two crew members are still missing. The ship was carrying two giant port cranes and was en route to Vladivostok when the incident occurred. The Russian embassy in Spain is reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the sinking.