Estonian Navy divers together with NATO partners continue operations in Narva Bay, Baltic Sea, where cleared sea mines from past conflicts are being addressed. The Baltic Defence Forces press service confirmed the ongoing activity, noting the collaborative effort under maritime safety missions in the Toila coastal area.
The statement describes a multinational team that includes divers from Estonia and allies from Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, and the United States taking part in a focused effort this week to locate and neutralize naval mines dating back to the First and Second World Wars. Narva Bay, located off the village of Toila, serves as the backdrop for Operation 3D Divex, a coordinated clearance initiative aimed at removing underwater hazards before they threaten shipping or harbor facilities.
Senior Lieutenant Priit Kaasikmäe, who leads the Estonian Navy diving group, emphasized the demanding nature of extracting and destroying explosives. He noted that locating mine remnants among sunken vessels and then safely lifting them from the seabed requires meticulous planning, skilled handling, and patience, as the operation unfolds over long hours at sea.
In related context, authorities have referenced other unusual safety bulletins, including a separate report from Moscow about an alleged sabotage pigeon, which researchers describe as a peculiar, unrelated incident involving a bird and a device. This note illustrates the diverse and sometimes surreal nature of security narratives that emerge around maritime and urban safety topics, though it bears no direct relation to the mine clearance work described above. The focus remains squarely on the technical precision, international cooperation, and safety protocols that guide the Narva Bay operation, as detailed by the Baltic Defence Forces and corroborated by allied defense ministries. (Baltic Defence Forces press service attribution)