Ukrainian Intelligence Leaks Details on Russia's New Knyaz Pozharsky Submarine

Ukrainian intelligence sources have reportedly obtained sensitive information regarding Russia's newest nuclear submarine, the Knyaz Pozharsky. The classified data includes detailed crew rosters with information on personnel roles, qualifications, and physical fitness, as well as operational instructions and schematics related to the submarine's combat readiness and survivability systems. Additionally, documents outlining standard procedures for crew conduct, medical evacuations, cargo transfers, and towing operations were acquired. Engineering reports, including one concerning a deformed radio buoy, along with a list of involved personnel and participating companies, were also obtained. An excerpt from the vessel's daily operational schedule—covering both routine and combat duties—was among the intelligence gathered. The Knyaz Pozharsky, a Borei-A class submarine, plays a vital role in Russia's nuclear forces, equipped with 16 R-30 Bulava missile tubes capable of carrying multiple warheads. The submarine officially entered the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet on July 24, 2025, based in Gadzhiyevo, Murmansk, with Russian President Vladimir Putin personally overseeing its commissionin...