A Russian ship carrying nuclear reactors sank. Where was it headed

The sunken Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, was secretly bound for North Korea to deliver components for two submarine nuclear reactors.Key Details of the Voyage & DestinationTrue Intended Destination: According to details of a Spanish probe and a confession from the ship's captain, the vessel was expected to be diverted to the North Korean port of Rason. The cargo consisted of casings and piping for two VM-4SG nuclear reactors destined for North Korea's submarine program.Official Cover Route: On paper, the 142-meter-long ship was officially registered as traveling from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok in Russia's Far East. The official manifest claimed it was transporting empty containers and port cranes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!