During a diving inspection of the waters near Lomonosov
During a diving inspection of the waters near Lomonosov, specialists discovered an artillery shell from the Great Patriotic War, according to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in St. Petersburg on August 6.
Consensus
- Amine from World War II was found in the waters near Lomonosov, St. Petersburg.
- The discovery was made during a routine underwater inspection by divers.
- The mine was identified as an aviation bottom mine.
- MCHS specialists were called to the site.
- The mine was transported to a special test range.
- The mine was destroyed using a controlled explosion.
- Authorities advised the public not to touch any explosive devices and to report them immediately.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Pyrotechnicians blew up an aviation mine from the Great Patriotic War - SPB Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Near Lomonosov divers made a scary underwater discovery — Фонтанка