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Drifting Sea Mines Kill Three Holidaymakers on Odesa Beaches
ODESA REGION, UKRAINE, AUG 10 – The deadly explosions were caused by drifting sea mines originally laid by Ukrainian and Russian forces; Odesa's beaches remain closed but still attract swimmers, officials said.
- Three holidaymakers were killed by explosions caused by sea mines on August 10, 2025, at prohibited swimming beaches in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine.
- The deaths followed ongoing risks from sea mines laid by both Ukrainian and Russian forces since 2022 to defend ports and block naval routes.
- The explosions occurred at about 11:30 a.m. near the southern resort town of Zatoka and Karolino-Buhaz, areas closed to swimming due to drifting mines.
- Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper reported that several people lost their lives after encountering explosive ordnance while swimming in restricted zones, and he strongly advised against entering waters that have not been cleared of mines.
- Officials have initiated an investigation under Article 115 of Ukraine's penal code, while 32 designated safe swimming zones continue to operate in the area.
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