The fire on INS Sindhurakshak took place when an explosion took place inside a battery box.
In 2008, INS Sindhughosh had collided with a marine ship, while in 2011, INS Vindhyagiri caught fire after it hit a marine ship. Nobody was injured, but the warship was completely damaged.
What is Kilo Class submarine?
The Kilo Class is the NATO designation for a naval diesel-electric submarine made in Russia. The original version of the vessels were designated Project 877 Paltus (Halibut) in Russia.
The Kilo Class submarines are mainly intended for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters. Original Project 877 vessels are equipped with Rubikon MGK-400 sonar system, which includes a mine detection and avoidance sonar MG-519 Arfa.
The first Kilo Class submarine entered service in the Soviet Navy in 1980, and the vessel continues to be in service in Russain Navy. A total of 14 such vessels are believed to be in Russian Navy's fleet, with 17 in active service and seven in reserve.
