Mine

Mine event in Odesa area, Ukraine on Mon 20th July 2026

20th July 2026

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A drifting naval mine discovered in the Black Sea off the coast of Odesa has been safely destroyA drifting naval mine discovered in the Black Sea off the coast of Odesa has been safely destroyed by Ukrainian naval personnel, the country's Navy said.

According to a statement posted by the Ukrainian Navy on Facebook, the explosive device was detected during routine monitoring of the Black Sea.

A specialist bomb disposal team was immediately deployed to the area after the mine was located. The device was subsequently neutralised in a controlled explosion carried out under strict safety procedures.

The Navy said the operation removed a potential danger to civilian shipping and people along the coastline.

By Aghakazim Guliyeved by Ukrainian naval personnel, the country's Navy said. According to a statement posted by the Ukrainian Navy on Facebook, the explosive device was detected during routine monitoring of the Black Sea. A specialist bomb disposal team was immediately deployed to the area after the mine was located. The device was subsequently neutralised in a controlled explosion carried out under strict safety procedures. The Navy said the operation removed a potential danger to civilian shipping and people along the coastline. By Aghakazim Guliyev

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