An anti-landing mine detonated on a section of the Black Sea coast in Koblev that is closed to visitors. As a result of the explosion, a 43-year-old man and his 42-year-old wife were killed, their 16-year-old daughter was injured, and another 40-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition. The incident was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a Telegram post by Georgy Reshetilov, the acting head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration.
Circumstances of the tragedy
According to Reshetilov, the site where the tragedy occurred was officially closed to visitors. The stretch of coastline was fenced off, and warning signs about the mine hazard were posted nearby. Despite this, people crossed the fences and entered the area where access was prohibited. It was in this zone that the explosive device detonated, causing the deaths of two people.
Condition of the injured
The 16-year-old daughter of the victims was injured in the explosion. The girl received medical assistance and was then sent for outpatient treatment. A 40-year-old woman was also injured: she was hospitalized in critical condition. Details about the nature of the injuries and the progression of the victims' conditions were not disclosed at the time of writing.
Authorities' position: why the beaches remain closed
The acting head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration emphasized that the authorities understand the desire of residents and guests of the region to have access to the sea and are aware of the demand to open the coastline in Koblev. However, he said, the beaches cannot be opened until specialists confirm the safety of staying in these areas. "The price of hasty decisions could be too high, and it will have to be paid in human lives," the official stated, urging people not to ignore the fences and warning signs, and not to enter the closed sections of the coast or the water.
Contradictory data
Available sources contain discrepancies in the description of where the mine detonated. In the statement cited by RBC-Ukraine and in Reshetilov's words, the incident is described as an explosion on a closed section of the coast, where people had entered by crossing the fences. Meanwhile, the outlet "Korrespondent" characterizes the event in its headline as an "explosion in the sea." The exact location — on land near the shoreline or directly in the water — has not been definitively confirmed at the time of writing; both versions coexist in the public sphere.
Context: shelling of Mykolaiv
The tragedy in Koblev is unfolding against the backdrop of ongoing strikes on Mykolaiv and the region. On September 9, Russia attacked the city and the region for nearly a full day: as a result, two people were killed and nine others were injured, including a one-year-old child. Later, the military again struck civilian infrastructure, including warehouse facilities and a post office branch. On September 8, a Russian drone attacked the "Metro" shopping center in Mykolaiv; the building was damaged, after which the store temporarily ceased operations.
