Three beachgoers dead after sea mines wash up on beach and explode at popular tourist spot

Three beachgoers were killed after sea mines washed up too close to Zatoka Beach, near a popular tourist attraction in the city of Odesa, southern Ukraine.

The Black Sea has always been a favourite holiday spot in Ukraine, but many beaches have been closed for safety reasons after Russia’s full-scale invasion, with officials warning holidaymakers to stay out of prohibited waters.

According to local reports, the mines, which killed two men and a woman who were swimming in areas prohibited for recreation, exploded approximately 165ft from shore.

“All of them have been killed by explosive devices while swimming in areas prohibited for recreation,” regional governor Oleh Kiper said.

“This once again proves that being in unchecked waters is fatally dangerous. Each of them has undergone a comprehensive inspection — the presence of shelters, the absence of mine danger both on land and in water.”

After losing a significant part of its navy early in the war, Russia has been laying sea mines in the Black Sea to hit Ukrainian vessels. Ukraine, in turn, has scattered its own mines to block any Russian attempts at landing troops along the coast. The mines can be dislodged by strong currents, heavy rainfall, and shifting tides, and have been known to drift toward the shoreline.

Now, the Black Sea — which borders both countries — is one of the most hazardous places to swim.

In addition to the threat of mines, unexploded mortars and aerial bombs have also been found in the water, making it a danger zone for tourists, swimmers, and beachgoers.

According to the BBC, the identities of the three people who tragically lost their lives haven’t been identified.

“It has been previously determined that three vacationers – a woman and two men – died while swimming as a result of two explosions of unknown objects. The identities of the deceased are being established,” the police report stated, as per the 

BBC.

Later this week, Donald Trump is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in an attempt to find a solution that would put an end to the war conflict that has been going on since 2022.

“The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska,” Trump wrote on 

Truth Social.

“Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

According to some media outlets, Trump is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the meeting.

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Fetterman: Trump Not An ‘Autocrat,’ Is Product of ‘Democratic Election’ Process

Fetterman: Trump Not An ‘Autocrat,’ Is Product of ‘Democratic Election’ Process

 

 

Fetterman Defends Trump Against ‘Autocrat’ Claims

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman recently defended President Donald Trump against allegations that he is an “autocrat.” Speaking in an interview on CNN’s Inside Politics, Fetterman emphasized that Trump’s presidency is the result of a legitimate democratic election, stating, “This is not an autocrat. This is a product of a democratic election.”

Fetterman also criticized Democrats who compare Trump to figures like Adolf Hitler, calling such rhetoric “outlandish” and counterproductive. He urged a reduction in political hostility to prevent further violence, particularly in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

These remarks reflect Fetterman’s consistent call for a more measured approach in political discourse, encouraging his party to focus on facts rather than extreme comparisons.

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