Russian spy ship catches fire off Syria

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, officials say. Here’s audio of its broadcasts
The AP has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from the Kildin, a Russian spy ship that drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last month.
Russian spy ship catches fire in Mediterranean, heard on audio issuing warning: "Please hear me"
I'm not under command." The broadcast, according to military officials, came from a Russian spy ship, the Kildin, as the vessel packed with intelligence-gathering equipment drifted temporarily out of control off the Syrian coast on Jan.
Russian spy ship carrying intelligence materials catches fire off the Syrian coast
The event is the latest blow to Russia's already difficult naval position in the Mediterranean after Moscow lost the Syrian naval base following Assad's fall.
'Mayday, Mayday': Russian Intelligence Ships Burns Off Syrian Coast | NATO Nation In Action
A Russian intelligence-gathering vessel, the Kildin, caught fire off the Syrian coast on January 23, causing chaos on board! The ship, known for tracking NATO activities in the Mediterranean, was seen billowing smoke while temporarily out of control.
Russian spy ship catches fire off Syria as frantic distress calls reveal chaos at sea
The Kildin, which gathers intelligence on NATO activities in the Mediterranean, was packed with intelligence-gathering equipment when it was caught in flames off the coast of Syria
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