Magnetic Explosives Thwarted in Russian Port
Explosives discovered on Arrhenius tanker, which arrived from Antwerp, Belgium.
Mines manufactured in NATO country, with authorities stating explosives couldn't be placed in Russian waters.
FSB, Defense Ministry, and National Guard defused devices containing 7kg of plastic explosive each.
All crew members safe and ready to begin cargo operations, with criminal case for terrorism and illegal trafficking.
Vessel scheduled to sail to Samsun, Turkey, after drone attacks on Ust-Luga and Primorsk ports in 2026.
6 days ago