Mine-Like Object Detected in the Bosphorus

Some time before that, experts said that as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine left Odessa to the Black Sea to intercept Russian warships. of mines He warned that he might come to Turkey as well; The possibility of what could happen in such a situation caused fear.

Today, off the Bosphorus, Istanbul a mine-like object has been announced. In the statement made by the Ministry of National Defense (MSB), it was reported that the mine-like object was detected by a civilian commercial vehicle and the Underwater Defense Teams (SAS) transferred to the region.

Istanbul Strait closed to two-way traffic

MSB made a statement on its social media account. “After the detection of a mine-like object off the Bosphorus in the morning by a civilian commercial ship, the Underwater Defense Teams (SAS) were swiftly sent to the scene of the incident. The mine-like object in question was handled by SAS Teams. secure taken and intended to neutralize to the intervention started.” statements were included.

First noticed by people on a commercial ship in the Bosphorus, the mine-like object was reported to the authorities, and SAS immediately went to the scene to neutralize the mine. While the work started to neutralize the object continues, the General Directorate of Coastal Safety also fulfilled the requirements of the security of the Bosphorus. two-way traffic reported.

On the other hand, the teams are in the Bosphorus in case there is a mine-like object in other regions. to search efforts started. You can also join the work in the Bosphorus with helicopters off Anadolu Feneri. air support is provided.