Mines laid in the Black Sea during the Russian invasion of Ukraine lost their lives in Odessa. Despite all the warnings of the authorities, 2 people who entered the sea in the city died as a result of a mine explosion. Those moments were recorded moment by moment.
While the 5th month has passed in Russia’s occupation of Ukraine, the coastal city of Odessa became the agenda with terrible images.
Despite all the warnings, in the city of Odessa, those who entered the sea were blown up as a result of the explosion of the mine, while 2 people lost their lives and 1 person was seriously injured.
According to the Ukrainian media that shared CCTV footage yesterday, two people escaped with minor injuries in the explosion in the Black Sea coastal town.
BEACHES OVER THE CITY WERE CLOSED
In Odessa, the authorities urged the people to stay away from the beaches and not to swim in the sea, and beaches throughout the city were closed.
While the images published in the Ukrainian media reveal the severity of the explosion, the panic of the people standing on the beach is also seen.
Also in June, a father died on the Odessa coast for stepping on a mine in front of his family. After the tragic event, the Ukrainian authorities had warned ‘do not go into the sea’.
The district officials said, ‘The police urge residents and guests of the Odessa region to strictly abide by the martial law rules. Do not go to the coastal protection zone of the Black Sea, do not swim in the mined sea.” published the statement.
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