Event Brief
Russia’s Oscar-class submarine designed to sink carriers
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The article describes the Oscar-class submarine’s purpose and missile loadout for attacking U.S. aircraft carrier groups.
WHO: Oscar-class submarine (Soviet Navy)
WHAT: A 24,000-ton nuclear-powered Oscar-class submarine design built to attack U.S. aircraft carrier battle groups with 24 anti-ship cruise missiles.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: It was designed for Soviet battle planning targeting American aircraft carrier strike groups.
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