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**Read entirely at link below.**

##### [**Interesting Engineering**](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/russia-launches-new-nuclear-icebreaker)

> In the coming weeks, Russia is planning the delivery of another icebreaker, the Yakutia, which is more than 95% complete.

> Russia launched a new nuclear-powered icebreaker named Chukotka. The latest vessel has joined the fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers. The launch was overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link.
> 
> The vessel in the Russia’s Project 22220 series is expected to have a life of 40 years and can endure extreme Arctic conditions. It can also plow through ice up to 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) thick.
> 
> The launch is aimed at boosting cargo traffic on the Northern Sea Route.
> 
> **Russia to increase cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route**
> 
> Putin emphasized that expanding Russia’s icebreaker fleet is key to developing Arctic territories.
> 
> “I would like to repeat that our plans to develop our Arctic territories and to increase cargo traffic along the Northern Sea Route rely on expanding Russia’s icebreaker fleet,” said Putin.
> 
> “We have ambitious plans in this area. There is a great deal to be done. In this context, I suggest holding a special meeting on this subject, thoroughly preparing and comprehensively discussing all aspects of advanced development of the Northern Sea Route, so that we find concrete practical solutions.”
> 
> Three new-generation nuclear-powered vessels – the Arktika, Sibir, and Ural – have been floated out from the Baltic Shipyard and are now working in the waters of the Northern Sea Route.

**An observation:** **Who needs giant nuclear power icebreakers when the Arctic is melting? Or so the story goes?**