At least 14 sailors dead after Russian sub catches fire during research mission: officials

Defense ministry officials say they are investigating the incident and the submarine is now at the Arctic port that's home to Russia's Northern Fleet. At least 14 sailors died Monday after a Russian navy deep-sea submersible caught fire under water during a research mission, officials said. The vessel caught fire unexpectedly while the submersible was measuring sea depths in Russia’s territorial waters, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.-- More...