A Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in its dock earlier this year while under construction, in a major setback for the Chinese military, according to US defense officials.
Speaking on condition of anonymity to the BBC’s US partner, CBS, the officials said the loss of the submarine probably happened between May and June.
Satellite images taken in June show what appear to be floating salvage cranes at the berth in Wuhan where, a month previously, the vessel had been seen. Beijing has not confirmed the reports.
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