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Fire Ravages Soviet-Era Aircraft Carrier in China

The decommissioned Minsk, a former Soviet Pacific Fleet vessel, caught fire during renovations at a Chinese theme park site.

  • The blaze started Friday afternoon and took over 24 hours to extinguish.
  • No casualties were reported, but the ship's superstructure suffered extensive damage.
  • The Minsk was being refitted to become part of a new military theme park.
  • Originally decommissioned in 1993, the carrier was sold to China and became a tourist attraction.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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