The Bulgarian Navy has taken additional security measures in the Black Sea

After the explosion of a mine near Romania, the Bulgarian naval forces took additional measures for anti-mine monitoring.

The country’s Ministry of Defense said that the Bulgarian Navy has taken additional measures for anti-mine monitoring to ensure the safety of ships and prevent incidents, writes Ukrinform. 

The department also added that additional forces and means of response are on standby in case of reports of floating mines.

Earlier in Romania, a sea mine exploded near the Black Sea resort of Kostinesti. Recently, the Romanian Navy has neutralized five sea mines in the area.