Bomb disposal experts secured and removed the naval mine near Virt before river traffic was allowed to resume on Monday afternoon.
3. Aug 2026 at 21:04
Bomb disposal experts secured and removed the naval mine near Virt before river traffic was allowed to resume on Monday afternoon.
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The wartime mine was exposed after falling water levels on the Danube near Virt, prompting a temporary suspension of river traffic on 3 August. (source: Facebook/Polícia SR)
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