A criminal case was opened by the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the explosion of a sea mine in Batumi on the Black Sea coast. says in the message Press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.
The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The investigation continues within the scope of the article 229 of the Criminal Code regarding the first part, which indicates an explosion.”
According to the report of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs, law enforcement officers as well as engineers and firefighters arrived at the scene. According to the ministry, there were no casualties.
Previously reportedOn the Black Sea coast, a mine exploded in Batumi, Georgia, brought ashore by the current. According to the news of the TV channel, the mine exploded in the water about 25 meters from the coastline. It was recorded that law enforcement officers are currently working at the scene of the incident. No death reported.
fishing boat in November 2022 struck a floating mine on the Turkish coast. The incident occurred off the coast of Kırklareli province on the European side of the country.