The Turkish Navy has destroyed a sea mine found in the waters of the Black Sea near the Kocaeli district, the Turkish Defense Ministry said, quoted by the IHA news agency, BTA reports.
The mine was spotted in the sea near the town of Kefken and immediately neutralized by a specialized team of the Underwater Operations and Rescue Command. Turkish authorities did not provide further details about the origin of the mine, but the incident highlights the ongoing risks in the region.