[BookaT]

I know hindsight is 20/20 but is there way to pipe air to them? Do subs have any outside accessable nozzles that could be used to supply them with air?

I hope they get these people out.

Great idea earlier about pulling the whole damn thing up. I mean you would think they could bring in a ship that could lower cables or lines and send down a sub or divers to attach the lines and hoist it and whatever trash is holding it up.

[bill1952]

Tried, tried, and tried.

Mostly at shallow depths.
A nice theory, but current tends to turn the cables into a big ball of knots.

Those guys are DEEP.

[csvset]

It is possible to pipe air. The link in the other posts mentions that they've done this in practice. They are a ways down there, so that's one obstacle to overcome. There's another procedure where they'll deliver essential supplies, via a capsule.

There are also Deep Rescue Vehicles capable of mating with other submarines, I'm not sure if the Russian vehicle is compatible.

The link in a earlier post has a bunch of information on the types of training they conducted. The Russians took part in the exercise this year.

Here's hoping for a good outcome.