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The missing Indonesian submarine found, all 53 crew killed

The missing Indonesian submarine found, all 53 crew killed

14 Sept 14:44 Key points summarised by AI
  • The Indonesian military confirmed the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine was found in pieces at over 800 meters deep, tragically killing all 53 crew members onboard.
  • Visual confirmation from a Singaporean rescue vehicle showed the vessel broken into three parts, with various fragments including an anchor and safety suits recovered from the seafloor.
  • Authorities speculate a blackout may have prevented the submarine from resurfacing, leading to it being crushed by immense water pressure at extreme depths, ruling out an explosion.
  • President Joko Widodo expressed profound sadness, honoring the lost sailors as Indonesia's 'best patriots,' while a challenging salvage operation for the 1981-delivered submarine is under consideration.
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