'“The Akula was built for one reason and one reason only: To kill U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarines and their crews,” said a second U.S. official.' Yes, t

'“The Akula was built for one reason and one reason only: To kill U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarines and their crews,” said a second U.S. official.' Yes, that may be why the Akula-class sub was designed - but to imply that that's what this particular sub, on this particular mission, was attempting, is a bit disingenuous.