The research vessel Akademik Nikolay Strakhov encountered an emergency situation in the Kara Sea after the main engine failed. There were crew members and researchers on board the vessel, but their lives and health are not in danger. According to emergency services, a rescue tug has already been sent to the vessel to provide assistance.

The incident occurred during a regular scientific expedition, when the vessel's main engine failed, which led to a complete stop of the ship in the harsh Arctic climate. Despite the difficult situation, the crew members and the scientific group were not injured. The ship's captain promptly reported the incident to the relevant services and soon a decision was made to send a rescue vessel to tow the Akademik Nikolai Strakhov to a safe port.

Details of the incident have not yet been released.