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Free-floating naval mines pose a threat to the Mediterranean during the Russia-Ukraine conflict
It’s already been 33 days since Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a “special military operation to denazify” Ukraine, which he described as a “special military operation.” Thousands have died in the ensuing fighting, cities have been razed, and the ex-Soviet state has become a macabre trap. The heinous conflict has impacted not just Ukraine, which was once the world’s third-largest nuclear power, but also its neighbors. Its effects have recently been felt in the Bosphorus strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
What went down in the Bosphorus Strait?
Divers “neutralized” an old “naval bomb” at the northern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry on Saturday. Fishermen discovered the explosives near a docking area and alerted the coast guard. Authorities closed the strait for 5 hours and diverted transit traffic to the Red Sea as a result of the event.
The 19-mile-long Bosphorus Strait, which is three times the length of the Suez Canal, sees around 48,000 ships pass through it each year. It facilitates local fishing and ferrying passenger boats over two sides of Istanbul, in addition to preparing the way for massive freight ships. While Saturday’s temporary halt had few consequences, a protracted suspension of the marine trade route might result in billion-dollar losses.
Surprisingly, Russia’s top spy service had warned on March 21 that hundreds of naval mines had become dislodged from cables along Ukrainian beaches and had sunk into the Black Sea.
“Ukrainian naval troops deployed mine barriers around the ports of Odesa, Ochakov, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny after the start of the Russian special military operation,” the FSB Security Service said. Storms had cut the lines, and some were drifting freely in the western Black Sea, driven along by wind and currents, according to the report. Kyiv, on the other hand, ignored the warning, claiming it was just another Maskirovka (fake story).
Is it capable of endangering the Mediterranean?
While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that his government was watchful and had taken the appropriate precautions, the potential of undetected mines crossing the Bosphorus remains. The Mediterranean sits to the west of the Bosphorus and includes European countries such as Greece, Italy, and France, as well as African countries such as Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, as well as the Jewish state of Israel. On the Mediterranean coast are Arab states such as Lebanon and Syria, which have already been ravaged by decades of conflict. Turkey, which has control of the Bosphorus, is in grave danger. Experts and spectators believe that even a single explosion might result in widespread devastation.
To prevent Russian soldiers, Ukrainian officials planted a total of 420 mines off the shore of Odesa. Although it is unknown how many are presently floating free in the Black Sea or whether any have entered the Mediterranean, experts have warned that the mines, which each contain 20 kg of TNT, represent a serious threat to ships, cargoes, and coastal cities. Due to the continuing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the Bosphorus is currently blocked from frigates and warships.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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