The Ministry of National Defense announced that a mine previously located in the Black Sea has been cleared. DEA Novostirefers to the section.
Earlier, on April 6, the ministry reported the discovery of another mine near Kefken in the Black Sea. The surrounding area remains under protection while efforts continue. The explosive device was handled by the Turkish Navy’s underwater defense unit, demonstrating the country’s ongoing commitment to maritime safety and navigational security.
In another official update, the Ministry of National Defense stated that Turkey is actively collaborating with Romania and Bulgaria to detect and neutralize drifting mines in the Black Sea. This regional cooperation highlights the shared responsibility among Black Sea littoral states to safeguard shipping routes and protect offshore infrastructure.
As of April 1, two mines were destroyed off Turkey’s coast, and another mine near the Romanian port city of Constanta was neutralized by Romanian experts. These operations reflect a coordinated multinational response aimed at reducing maritime risk and ensuring continuous access to critical sea lanes for commerce and defense.
Additionally, Turkish authorities reported there is no current threat to navigation in the Black Sea, indicating that the maritime corridor remains open for civilian and commercial traffic while safety measures remain in place.
The Russian FSB has reported that the Ukrainian Navy has placed approximately 420 mines along the approaches to the ports of Odessa, Ochakov, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny. Some mines were not secured and are drifting in the Black Sea, creating continued risk that could extend toward the Mediterranean. Observers note that such drifting mines add complexity to regional security and require persistent monitoring and rapid response capabilities across the involved navies and defense ministries. Attribution: official statements from respective security agencies and independent maritime risk analyses.