Ukraine: Three killed by exploding objects while swimming in sea in Odesa region


Three people died while swimming in the sea in the Odesa region as a result of two explosions. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by Suspilne, referring to the regional police.

“Three people died while swimming in the sea as a result of two explosions of unknown objects,” the report said. The Odesa Operational-Strategic Group added that the incident occurred in a zone where swimming is prohibited. Investigative and operational groups, bomb disposal experts, and rescuers are currently working at the scene.

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Source: Ukrinform


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