Two mines were discovered attached to the stern of the Arrhenius gas carrier, which arrived from Belgium, near the Russian port of Ust-Luga. The ship's captain reported the finding after a diving inspection of the hull.
FSB released footage showing mines discovered on the gas carrier "Arrhenius" upon its arrival from Antwerp. The mines, identified as NATO-made magnetic sea mines weighing approx. 7kg, were found attached to the vessel's stern.
RIA Novosti released footage of mines attached to the side of the tanker 'Arrhenius'. The agency reports the tanker has been cleared of mines and is ready for loading, with the crew having returned.
The "ARRHENIUS" gas tanker, which entered the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad region for refueling, was heading to Turkey. Russian Investigative Committee reported that naval magnetic mines made in a NATO country were found on its hull and have been neutralized.
The FSB has released footage showing magnetic mines attached to the hull of the gas carrier "Arrhenius". The video demonstrates the mines' placement and the FSB's operation to neutralize them.
Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack on the Arrhenius gas carrier arriving from Belgium, discovering explosive devices attached to its hull. The vessel was en route to Turkey. An investigation into attempted terrorism and illicit trafficking of explosives is underway.
Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack on the Arrhenius gas carrier arriving from Belgium at the Ust-Luga port. The vessel was rigged with explosives and intended to travel to Turkey.
The gas tanker 'ARRHENIUS', which arrived in the port of Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast, came from Belgium. The vessel entered the port on May 20 for refueling, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia.
