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Posted on 08/09/2025 7:50:15 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
A newly built Russian Navy tugboat, Kapitan Ushakov (Project 23470), sank on August 9 near the pier of the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg during final outfitting works, according to Russian media outlet Fontanka.
The incident occurred in the evening of August 8 when the vessel developed a list to starboard. Emergency services and shipyard personnel attempted to stabilize the tug throughout the night but were unable to prevent it from capsizing. By morning, the vessel had settled on the bottom alongside the pier.
The Baltic Shipyard’s press office stated that the pier was leased by the Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant, which was responsible for completing the tug.
According to the Russian Investigative Committee’s regional transport division, the flooding began in the auxiliary machinery compartment, causing the list that led to the sinking. Investigators are conducting a pre-investigation check under an article related to violations of construction safety regulations.
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Who forgot to close the screen door?
“Peace by Easter!
To: PGR88
Your Putin has 3 days to end his invasion.”
5 posted on 8/5/2025, 3:46:24 PM by marcusmaximus
It’s gone from peace by Easter and Trump dropping the hammer on Putin
Aug 8 to Trump meeting with Putin in Alaska next week.
Zelensky not invited. But will be told by Trump of the Agreement with Putin.
Trump is about to turn his fire on Zelensky.
Russian tugboat with large radio signal jamming antenna.
I wonder how many executives and engineers will fall out of windows over this.
According to mediabiasfactcheck.com, which itself seems a bit left leaning, the source for this article United24Media, 'closely aligns' with Ukrainian diplomatic policy, is pro Ukraine, and conceals all sources of funding. For these reasons, it tends to function like state run media.
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/united24-media-bias-and-credibility/
UNITED24 Media is an English-language digital media platform created to inform international audiences about Ukraine’s struggle against Russian aggression and its broader contributions to global affairs. It focuses on topics including war coverage, culture, business, and technology from a Ukraine-centric lens. The platform launched amid the ongoing conflict and appears to be part of a broader strategy to bolster international understanding and support for Ukraine.
Read our profile on the Ukrainian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The outlet does not disclose any ownership, leadership team, or funding sources on its website. There are no donation options, and basic transparency elements such as staff bios or organizational affiliations are absent. However, its brand and editorial tone align closely with Ukraine’s public diplomacy efforts. The name “United24” also matches a Ukrainian government fundraising campaign. The domain registration also lists only a generic email and no organization name.
Analysis / Bias
UNITED24 Media presents information that is largely factual and well-sourced but is overtly sympathetic to the Ukrainian government. Its editorial policy explicitly states that “balanced representation does not mean we give voice to internationally recognized enemies of human rights”—a clear stance that rules out providing a platform for Russian state narratives.
Not necessarily, the US Navy use to own, crew, and operate its own tugs. They were fully commissioned ships with USS as part of their name. Use to name them after Indian tribes such as USS Sioux or USS Apache. Now all tugs used by the Navy are contracted civilian vessels.
How about Mayor Bass of LA?
The North Koreans have experience in righting a ship....
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