Turkish forces on Wednesday carried out the controlled detonation of 28 artillery shells found off the Black Sea coast of Istanbul.
Turkish Underwater Defense Group Command (SAS) evacuated a 1.2-kilometer area before the planned detonation this morning.
The moments of the destruction of the artillery shells are seen in the video.
The Istanbul Governor’s Office said Sunday that 28 unexploded artillery shells were found off the coast in Şile, eight of which were removed for pre-examination by the underwater team.
An Istanbulite who went to the sea for swimming came across a mine and informed the security forces. The unexploded shells are thought to belong to former times.
First initial findings say waves pushed the shells to the Şile coasts.
Breaking News Turkey with agencies