Sinking of the HMS Chulbark

The sinking of the Valruzian Navy frigate HMS Chulbark occured on May 13, 3395. The ship was returning from a diplomatic mission to Kazulia, when, in an attack carried out by two Dranish vessels without government permission, the Chulbark was struck by an anti-ship missile, and went down after the resulting fire cause a massive explosion in the ship's cargo hold. All twenty-four men on board were killed.

The sinking of the Chulbark sparked a major international crisis, especially after the Dranish Navy salvaged the wreck without Valruzian permission. A Valruzian embargo was imposed upon Dranland, and war almost resulted from the incident. It resulted in the establishment of the Dranish Peregrine Commission, with is engaged in an ongoing investigation into the sinking. The diplomatic crisis has now largely abated.