Denmark confirms presence of Russia Kashtan-class rescue ship before Nord Stream sabotage.

According to information published by Dagbladet Information on April 27, 2023, Denmark confirms the presence of the Russian Kashtan-class rescue ship SS-750 carrying the mini-submarine AS-26 before the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
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Russian Project 141S rescue ship SS-750 carrying Project 1855 (Priz class) DSRV AS-26. (Picture source: Topwar)

In September 2022, the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipelines, owned by Gazprom and used to transport natural gas from Russia to Germany, were targeted by clandestine bombings and underwater gas leaks, causing damage to all three affected pipes.

The pipelines had been idle due to disputes between Russia and the EU, but were filled with natural gas at the time of the attack.

Russian Navy elements involved

Project 141 rescue ships and Project 1855 "Priz" Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs) are both vital elements of the Russian naval fleet, designed to work together to perform rescue and underwater operations.

The Project 141 ships, built in the 1980s in Rostock, East Germany, are primarily focused on handling, transporting, and maintaining raid equipment. Equipped with lifting capabilities, these vessels can also participate in rescue, ship-lifting, and underwater technical operations, making them crucial partners for the Project 1855 "Priz" DSRVs during rescue missions.

The Priz DSRVs are mini-submarines specifically designed to rescue crews from distressed submarines by docking with their emergency exits. With an underwater displacement of 110 tons and a maximum diving depth of 1000 meters, they are capable of carrying out missions in challenging underwater environments. The DSRVs have a crew of four people, and can accommodate up to 20 passengers during rescue operations.

Project 1855 Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle AS-26. (Picture source: forums.airbase)