URGENT: Up to 10 Russian subs at sea around world - Navy source

MOSCOW, March 20 (RIA Novosti) - About 10 submarines from the Russian Navy are accomplishing various tasks throughout the world's oceans, a source in the Navy General Staff said on Friday.

"Up to 10 submarines are conducting various missions around the globe, including training and combat patrol missions with nuclear weapons on board," the source said.

The Russian Navy has 60 nuclear-powered and diesel-electric submarines in active service.