[Leon Harris, Cnn Anchor:] A man-made tragedy is the focus of growing anger and pain in Russia. President Vladimir Putin will fly to the town that is home to the Northern Fleet today as the nation there gets ready for an official day of mourning. Our Mike Hanna picks up our coverage, joining us now live from Moscow Mike.
[Mike Hanna, Cnn Correspondent:] Leon, a national day of mourning has been declared to be held Wednesday in Moscow. Flags will be lowered to half mast throughout the country as the people remember the 118 crew members of the submarine Kursk. Recovery operations are continuing on the submarine, although this is now being carried out by Russian teams alone, the international segment of what had been a rescue operation preparing to depart. But the Russians say they will continue until all the bodies are recovered from the submarine Kursk, to be taken ashore for burial. The relatives of those who were aboard the submarine are gathering near the port city of Murmansk. They will meet later in the day with President Vladimir Putin, who is on his way there to express his condolences personally to all the relatives. But given the great amount of public criticism over his government's handling of the disaster, Mr. Putin is likely to face some searching questions from the relatives of those who are dead Leon.
[Harris:] All right, thanks, Mike Hanna, reporting live from Moscow this morning.