China Likely Scrapping KILO Class Submarines.

 There are indications that the Chinese Navy (PLAN) has begun decommissioning its KILO Class submarines. Photos have surfaced of one of the two original Pr.877EKM type boats beached. It has been geolocated it to a small shipyard not previously associated with submarines or other PLAN work.

The submarine appears to have been roughly winched ashore, with large scuff marks (possibly from tugs) on either side. It is parked next to a decommissioned Type 053H Jianghu class frigate. Although other work is carried out at the yard, it appears that these two naval vessels are likely for resale or scrap.