Statement regarding #USSConnecticut (SSN 22):
— U.S. Pacific Fleet (@USPacificFleet) October 7, 2021
The #USNavy Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine struck an object while submerged on Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region. There are no life threatening injuries.
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* The U.S. Pacific Fleet said on Thursday that the USS Connecticut hit an object in the Indo-Pacific region on Sunday
* It said her nuclear propulsion system was not damaged and it was investigating
* One report said 11 sailors were injured in the collision with an 'unknown object'
* The Navy offered no further details about the submarines operations
* But the South China Sea is one of the most contested areas on the planet
* News of the accident emerged on same day it was revealed that U.S. troops have been training Taiwanese forces for the pas yer
* And on Thursday the CIA announced a 'China Mission Center' to focus on threat from Beijing
A U.S. fast-attack, nuclear-powered submarine struck a mystery object while submerged in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said on Thursday, injuring as many as 11 sailors.
In a brief statement, the Navy said the U.S.S. Connecticut remained in a stable condition and that her nuclear plant was not damaged.
It did not offer a specific location but U.S.N.I. News reported that it happened in the South China Sea.
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WNU editor: The Kremlin wants answers .... Beijing calls on US to clarify details of nuclear-powered submarine collision in South China Sea, accusing it of of hiding details (RT). Beijing also wants answers .... US must publish details of nuclear submarine incident — Chinese Foreign Ministry (TASS).
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Sailors injured after US nuclear submarine collides with ‘unknown object’ in the South China sea -- The Independent
US nuclear sub damaged in underwater collision -- France 24
US nuclear-powered submarine hits submerged object in South China Sea -- The Guardian
US nuclear submarine hits object in South China Sea -- DW
Sailors hurt when Navy submarine collides with object in South China Sea -- NYPost
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine was damaged after striking an object in an underwater collision -- Business Insider
US Navy submarine USS Connecticut involved in underwater collision -- ABC News
US nuclear attack submarine hits object in South China Sea, injuring crew -- ABC News Australia
