Romanian Navy to Safely Detonate Drifting Black Sea Mine

Romania's navy plans a controlled detonation of a mine found on its Black Sea coast, according to the defense ministry. Discovered near a shooting range, it is unclear if this mine is recent or from older conflicts. Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey are collaborating to neutralize these maritime hazards.

Romania's defence ministry announced that the navy will conduct a controlled explosion of a mine discovered along its Black Sea shore. The operation is scheduled for Wednesday.

Soldiers from a nearby shooting range discovered the mine, though its origins remain uncertain. It could be a relic or one of many that have appeared in the Black Sea, a crucial trade and energy corridor, since the Ukraine war began.

Romania works alongside Bulgaria and Turkey in a joint task force to eliminate stray mines. Approximately 150 similar mines have been identified and neutralized, the Romanian navy reports.