As noted, the case was instituted under Art. 216 of the Criminal Code ("violation of safety rules during construction or other works").
According to preliminary data, a fire occurred during routine welding. The number of victims is being specified.
Earlier, the press service of the Northern Fleet reported that medical assistance was provided to ten military personnel.
The United Shipbuilding Corporation said that a fire occurred during welding work in the area of the first energy compartment, when a spark fell into the hold space with fuel oil.