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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Satellite images suggest tsunami damage at Russian nuclear submarine base

  • Satellite images appear to show damage to a Russian nuclear submarine base following the Kamchatka tsunami.
  • The Rybachiy base, which houses most of Moscow's Pacific Fleet nuclear submarines, was affected by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent wave on 30 July.
  • Images from an Umbra Space satellite reveal a section of a pier at the base is bent and likely detached from its moorings.
  • No submarines were believed to be docked at the base, and experts suggest the limited damage is unlikely to impact military operations.
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