Nikolay Patrushev, Russian Presidential Aide, stated that Western countries are developing scenarios for pre-emptive strikes on Russian naval bases and planting magnetic mines on merchant ships in European ports. He emphasized the need for Russia's Navy to adopt an active strategy and maintain combat readiness.
The Russian FSB announced the discovery of 7kg magnetic mines on the gas carrier 'Arhenius', suspected to be NATO-made. The mines were found upon arrival in Russia after the ship was detained in Belgium.
Russia's FSB announced the discovery of 7kg magnetic mines on the gas carrier 'Arhenius', likely of NATO origin. The mines were found in Russia but likely planted in Belgium during a port strike, leading to a criminal case for attempted terrorism.
Russia's FSB reported discovering magnetic mines attached to the hull of a vessel that arrived at the port of Ust-Luga from Belgium. Each mine contained approximately 7 kg of plastic explosive and appeared to be of NATO origin.
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.
