A major fire occurred on the American guided missile destroyer USS Higgins, resulting in the engine and power supply system being incapacitated. According to CBS News, the incident affected one of the key ships of the U.S. Navy in the Asia-Pacific region.
A fire incapacitated the electricity and engine on the American destroyer USS Higgins, equipped with guided missile weaponry. This was reported by CBS News, citing sources.
"Earlier this week, a major fire occurred on the USS Higgins, a guided missile destroyer that is a cornerstone of the Navy's forward presence in Asia, U.S. officials said. The fire incapacitated the electricity and engine on the destroyer, one official told CBS News, speaking on condition of anonymity," the network reported.
It is noted that as of Wednesday, there had been no information regarding injuries among U.S. military personnel. Details about when the fire occurred and the exact location of Higgins within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) were not disclosed by the sources. There is also no information on which parts of the ship were damaged and how long repairs will take.
The circumstances of the incident and the extent of the damage remain unclear, as do the timelines for restoring the ship's combat readiness, bb.lv writes. The incident may temporarily weaken U.S. operational capabilities in the region, where USS Higgins plays a vital role in maintaining military presence.
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