Turkey takes measures against ‘floating mine’ claim in Black Sea: Minister

I hope they will destroy themselves without an accident

Turkey is taking all the measures against the mines allegedly drifting towards the Turkish coasts and straits, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has said.

“I hope they will destroy themselves without an accident, or we will see and destroy them with our anti-mine ships,” Akar said.

The ministry examines and coordinates the incoming information about the mines and observes the region by planes, helicopters, UAVs and frigates, Akar was quoted as saying on March 23.