Romania defuses stray mine found on its Black Sea shore
Romania's navy successfully detonated a Russian anti-landing mine that had washed ashore on the Black Sea. The mine was located between the towns of Vama Veche and 2 Mai, although its age was not disclosed. Since the onset of the conflict involving Ukraine, Romanian forces have neutralized nine out of 156 drifting mines reported in the Black Sea region.
- ▪The mine was a Russian YaRM-type and was found on the beach.
- ▪Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey have a joint task force to address stray mines in the Black Sea.
- ▪Romanian soldiers have neutralized nine of the 156 drifting mines discovered since the conflict began.
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Romania defuses stray mine found on its Black Sea shoreSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 04, 2026, 12:10 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 12:10 AMBUCHAREST, June 3 - Romania's navy detonated an anti-landing mine that had drifted to its Black Sea shore on Wednesday, the defence ministry said.The ministry said the mine was a Russian YaRM-type that had been reported on the beach between the seaside towns Vama Veche and 2 Mai. It did not specify the age of the mine.Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have a joint task force to defuse the stray mines in the Black Sea.
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