Romania is sending ship and helicopter to search for mines after Russian mine exploded near coast

Romania sent a ship and helicopter to search for mines after a Russian mine exploded near the resort town of Kostinesht.

This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to Digi 24.

Romania's navy also said its divers are still investigating whether the explosion was caused by a mine.

In the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Turkish military dive teams have been clearing mines drifting in their waters.

Since February last year, Romanian divers have destroyed five mines in the area of responsibility of the Romanian Navy.

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Author: Анастасія Ахтирська