U.S. Nuclear Submarine Hits Mystery Object in South China Sea; 11 Hurt
- Vessel ‘safe and stable;’ no major injuries among crew: Navy
- Incident follows Chinese protests of U.S.-Australia sub deal
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A U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarine struck an object while submerged in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region last week, the Navy said, adding that no life-threatening injuries were reported.
“The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition. USS Connecticut’s nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational,” U.S. Pacific Fleet said in a statement late Thursday, adding that the extent of the damage from the Oct 2. incident is being assessed.