A Russian Cargo Ship Sinks: Explosive Events Unfold
### A Maritime Disaster in the Mediterranean On December 24, 2024, a significant maritime incident unfolded in the Mediterranean when the Russian cargo ship, named **"Ursa Major,"** sank after a…
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### A Maritime Disaster in the Mediterranean On December 24, 2024, a significant maritime incident unfolded in the Mediterranean when the Russian cargo ship, named **"Ursa Major,"** sank after a…