Three people have been killed in a double explosion after sea mines washed up onto tourist beaches in Ukraine.

A woman and two men lost their lives when the blasts ripped through the Black Sea resort area of Zatoka at around 11.30am today.

The explosions sent shockwaves through crowds of holidaymakers at the resort in southern Ukraine.

The three victims were reportedly swimming when two explosive devices went off around 50 metres from the shore.

Odesa regional chief Oleh Kiper said: 'All of them have been killed by explosive devices while swimming in areas prohibited for recreation.'