8. The Sinking of the Kursk Submarine (2000)
On August 12, 2000, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea during a naval exercise, resulting in the loss of all 118 crew members. The Russian Navy’s delayed response and initial refusal of international assistance exacerbated the tragedy. Authorities issued misleading statements for days, and it wasn’t until public outcry that the scale of the loss and the cover-up became clear. For more details, refer to the BBC News reportage on the incident. (bbc.com)
