A Russian vessel, the Ursa Major (also known as Sparta 3), departed from the Ust-Luga fuel port in the Gulf of Finland in early December 2024, raising suspicions of a potential voyage to North Korea.
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea under mysterious circumstances, with reports suggesting it may have been carrying submarine nuclear reactors destined for North Korea. The incident has prompted investigations into the nature of its cargo and the cause of its sinking.