Russian naval ships, including the Kazan submarine, left Cuba after a five-day visit. The submarine showed visible damage to its hull, but experts say it's common and shouldn't affect its performance. The US and its allies have been concerned about the Kazan class submarines for their striking capabilities.
Key Points
The Kazan submarine, one of Russia's newest and most advanced, showed visible damage to its hull after leaving Cuba.
Military experts state that the damage is common and should not impact the sub's performance significantly.
The US and its allies have expressed concerns about the striking capabilities of the Kazan class submarines.
Pros
The damage to the Kazan submarine is described as common and not catastrophic by military experts.
The submarine's operational capabilities are not expected to be significantly affected by the visible damage.
Cons
The Kazan submarine showed visible damage to its hull, with soundproofing panels falling off and a 'gaping' hole at the midsection.