'NATO-produced' magnetic mines found on tanker at Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga

Russian investigators work at the site of the destroyed Starobilsk college dormitory building, following a drone attack. PIC/AFP

Several "NATO-produced" magnetic mines have been detected on a tanker in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Monday.

The committee said the mines were found by divers during an inspection of the hull of the tanker Arrhenius, which arrived from Belgium's port of Antwerp to load liquefied petroleum gas.

Russia has beefed up safety measures in its ports following suspected acts of sabotage aimed at undermining its energy infrastructure.

Last year, Russia ordered divers to inspect ships in its ports after suspected attacks on four oil tankers. Arrhenius is Liberia-flagged and is managed by Maple Mariner Holding in the UAE.

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