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Mine event in Britany, Rade de brest area, France on Wed 5th October 2022

5th October 2022

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An explosive device dating from the Second World War will be detonated on Wednesday afternoon, 5 October 2022. A big "bang" should be heard as it represents a 300 kg TNT equivalent charge... Three explosive devices, two English MK-6 type bottom mines of 520 kg TNT equivalent were discovered as well as a third historical explosive device, a 300 kg torpedo section.

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Britany ( Rade de brest area )

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