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Romania neutralizes Russian mine that washed ashore from the Black Sea | Ukrainian and World Shipping News - Ukrainian Shipping Magazine - Ukrainian and World Shipping News
This was reported by the Romanian Ministry of Defense, writes Reuters. In particular, <strong>it is known that the mine was of the Russian YRM type</strong> (editor’s note – anchor river mine).
md.news-pravda.com
The Romanian Navy conducted a controlled detonation of a mine thrown by a wave on a beach near the resort villages of Vama Veka and on May 2 near the Bulgarian border in Constanta…
According to the Ministry, we are talking about a <strong>Soviet-type anti-amphibious mine YaRM (anchor river mine).</strong> The origin of the ammunition and the time of its stay in the water are not specified.
newsweek.com
Powerful Blast at NATO Country’s Black Sea Resort Raises Alarm - Newsweek
<strong>A suspected naval mine exploded off the coast of a Romanian resort town on the Black Sea</strong> which has been the scene of increased tensions linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
navyleaders.com
Romanian Navy Deployed After Stray Mine Explodes on Black Sea Beach - Navy Leaders
According to former Foreign Minister Adrian Cioranu, “<strong>It is very plausible that this is a Russian intimidation scenario to intimidate all forms of shipping in the Black Sea</strong>, especially those carrying Ukrainian grain and including those that the Russians believe are bringing weapons to Ukraine.”
novinite.com
Sea Mine Exploded near a Romanian Beach 25 kilometers from Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
The explosion occurred in the area of the quay in the Romanian Black Sea resort of Costinești between Mangalia and Constanța - about 25-30 km from the Bulgarian border. "<strong>It is believed that a Russian sea mine exploded</strong>", said the spokesman ...
europeanconservative.com
Romanian Navy Deployed After Stray Mine Explodes on Black Sea Beach ━ The European Conservative
“There is a high probability of naval mines breaking off their anchors and washing up on the shore, as well as drifting along the coast,” Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesman of the Odesa military administration warned on Telegram earlier this year. The explosion prompted a lively discussion in the Romanian public sphere, as both politicians and pundits put forward theories regarding the mine’s true origin. According to former Foreign Minister Adrian Cioranu, “It is very plausible that this is a Russian intimidation scenario to intimidate all forms of shipping in the Black Sea, especially those carrying Ukrainian grain and including those that the Russians believe are bringing weapons to Ukraine.”
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