Allegations have emerged regarding a technical malfunction on the diesel-electric submarine "B-261 Novorossiysk". According to reports, a fuel leak occurred on the submarine due to unspecified "damages," and the fuel was directly discharged into the bilge.
Redaksiya reports that this information was published by "Zone Militaire". What makes the incident unusual are the claims made by the Russian opposition "Telegram" channel "Tcheka-OGPU". According to documents released by the channel, the "Novorossiysk" is experiencing a serious technical malfunction. Due to unspecified "damages," a fuel leak occurred on the submarine, and the fuel was directly discharged into the bilge.
According to news published on the "DefenceTurk" website, such incidents can negatively affect the operational capability of a submarine. A fuel leak also poses a threat to the environment. No official statement has been made regarding the incident, but the allegations raise serious questions about the submarine's technical condition.