Odesa’s city council warned residents about a sea mine floating just off one of the city’s beaches, APA reports citing UNIAN.
“Being tens of meters from the shore, it does not pose a direct threat,” the council said, “but once again it reminds of the dangers of swimming and other uses of coastal waters.”
The Black Sea port city said the mine would be dealt with by disposal specialists but told residents that “for your own safety, you should not approach the beaches and the coast, go out on the water with the use of watercraft and even for swimming.”
The council said the threat of missile strikes also remains.
