Tragic Sinking of Japanese Naval Ship Ukushima

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Tragedy struck off the western coast of Japan when the Ukushima capsized following a devastating fire in the engine room. The incident occurred at 9:40 a.m. local time, approximately 2.5 kilometers off Oshima Island. Amidst the chaos, Petty Officer Tatsunori Koga went missing, and another young crew member suffered from smoke inhalation but is expected to recover. Despite swift evacuation efforts, the fire intensified, leading to the vessel's capsizing by midnight. Admiral Akira Saito has confirmed an ongoing investigation, marking this as a tragic first for the JMSDF. The Japan Coast Guard continues their underwater search operations.