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Ghost Ships Surge: Russian Submarine Surprises French Trawler

7/2/2025

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A French fishing trawler, the Belenos, was taken aback when a Russian Kilo-class submarine surfaced alarmingly close in the English Channel near Brittany. This unexpected encounter highlights the growing presence of around 900 ghost ships from Russia, North Korea, and Iran, with several making daily passes through these waters, raising concerns for maritime safety.

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Story summary

A French fishing trawler, the Belenos, was taken aback when a Russian Kilo-class submarine surfaced alarmingly close in the English Channel near Brittany. This unexpected encounter highlights the growing presence of around 900 ghost ships from Russia, North Korea, and Iran, with several making daily passes through these waters, raising concerns for maritime safety.