Old mine destroyed in controlled explosion
A World War II anti-tank mine found in the sea in southern Athens was destroyed in a controlled explosion on Thursday morning.
The mine was found on Wednesday night by a swimmer in the area of Kavouri, at a depth of 1.5 meters.
The detonation was carried out by the Hellenic Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team after securing the area between Kavouri Avenue and Leto street.
