Croatia Destroys Huge World War II Anti-Ship Mine Buried in Seabed

2023-03-21 06:12:23 By : Mr. Shanhai Zhang
Croatian authorities destroy World War II anti-ship mine - WTOP News



Croatian authorities have announced that they have successfully destroyed a huge anti-ship mine from World War II that was buried in the seabed near a key northern port. This was a major security threat as the mine posed a grave danger to the shipping industry and could have caused untold damage if it had exploded.

The mine, weighing around 400 kg, was discovered by a local fisherman in the waters near the city of Rijeka, situated on Croatia's northern coast. The Croatian Army and Coast Guard immediately took charge of the situation and worked closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to assess the risk of the mine and chart a course of action to destroy it safely.

After extensive planning and preparation, the authorities decided to transport the mine to a remote site where they could safely destroy it. The operation to transport the mine involved the deployment of a special naval vessel and a helicopter to transport the mine safely to the target destination.

Thanks to the swift and coordinated response by the Croatian Army and Coast Guard, and the IAEA, the mine was destroyed safely without any incidents or harm to the surrounding marine life or the environment.

This is just one example of how nations need to remain vigilant and proactive in preventing the proliferation of dangerous materials from previous wars. Croatia has shown itself to be a responsible and committed member of the international community by taking swift action to neutralize this significant threat.

Croatian authorities destroy World War II anti-ship mine - WTOP News

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In conclusion, the destruction of the World War II anti-ship mine is a reminder of the importance of international cooperation in promoting world peace and security. Croatia has demonstrated that it is committed to protecting its people and its natural environment from the dangers posed by remnants of past wars.

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