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Russian FSB says it foiled attack at Ust-Luga port after finding mines; underwater drone used to inspect tanker
A Telegram post claims Russia's FSB and other agencies prevented an attack at the port of Ust-Luga after two magnetic mines were found attached to the hull of a gas carrier that arrived from Antwerp. The post says an underwater drone and explosives specialists inspected the vessel and the devices were removed/assessed.
Details
Type
seizure
Reported
2026-05-25
Location
Port of Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Coordinates
59.6592, 28.2695
Confidence
55 / 100
Damage assessment
No explosion reported; two magnetic mines (about 7 kg each) allegedly found on the ship's hull and inspected by an underwater drone and bomb technicians.