Draft:2023 Chinese submarine incident

On 21 August 2023, the Chinese nuclear submarine 093-417 became stuck in a “chain and anchor obstacle”, a physical trap intended for submarines of opposing countries. 55 Chinese sailors are reported to have died onboard due to lack of oxygen.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "China 'kills own sailors with trap set for US and British vessels'".
  2. ^ "Did the Chinese submarine accident happen?".