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Summary:A Soviet nuclear-powered submarine was crippled by fire off Okinawa in August, and nine members of the crew were killed. The Japanese authorities would not let the Soviet Navy tow it back through Japanese waters to its base at Vladivostok until they had been assured that it carried no nuclear weapons. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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Location:JAPAN OKINAWA
Reuters ID:LDL001158T7BF
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