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Three swimmers were killed by unexploded objects on banned beaches in Odesa. Authorities stress the dangers of swimming in these areas due to scattered mines.
(Reuters) -Three swimmers were killed by unexploded objects in Ukraine's southern Odesa region at two beaches where swimming has been banned, regional officials said on Sunday.
Regional governor Oleh Kiper said one man was killed in Karolino-Buhaz and another man and woman killed in nearby Zatoka, both down the coast from the regional capital.
"All of them were blown up by explosive objects while swimming in prohibited recreational zones," he said in a statement.
"This once again proves that being in unchecked waters is fatally dangerous!!!"
The Black Sea region has long been a popular summer destination, but authorities have urged caution since Russia's full-scale invasion left mines scattered near its coast.
Kiper said 32 areas have been deemed safe for swimming, and 30 of those are located in the city of Odesa.
(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
Three swimmers were killed by unexploded objects at two beaches in the Odesa region.
The incidents occurred at beaches in Karolino-Buhaz and Zatoka, both located down the coast from Odesa.
Regional governor Oleh Kiper emphasized that being in unchecked waters is fatally dangerous.
Authorities have designated 32 areas as safe for swimming, with 30 of those located in the city of Odesa.
The presence of unexploded objects is a result of Russia's full-scale invasion, which has left mines scattered near the coast.
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