RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 4, No. 207, Part I, 25 October 2000

DIVERS COMPLETE ENTRY HOLE IN 'KURSK' SUBMARINE. Russian and
Norwegian divers have completed a hole in the hull of the
sunken "Kursk" nuclear submarine that will allow Russian
divers to enter the vessel in search of bodies of the 118
crew members. The operation was temporarily suspended earlier
this week owing to deteriorating weather conditions (see
"RFE/RL Newsline," 24 October 2000). According to AP on 25
October, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Kuroedov is
to assess the situation at the site of the disaster before
deciding whether to proceed with the operation. The news
agency quoted Northern Fleet spokesman Vladimir Navrotskii as
saying that a decision will be made "within hours" and by
that time divers will be ready to enter the vessel. Only
Russian divers are to go into the interior of the submarine.
JC

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RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 4, No. 207, Part I, 25 October 2000