20.06.2026 14:50
A military munition was found by citizens at Ormanlı Beach in the Çatalca district of Istanbul. The explosive material, believed to have drifted from the Black Sea due to currents amid the Russia-Ukraine war, was taken into custody by Coast Guard teams under extensive security measures.
Exciting moments were experienced in the Çatalca district, located on Istanbul's Black Sea coast. The attention of citizens taking a walk on the Forested Coast revealed a significant security threat. After citizens noticed a foreign object washed ashore and reported the situation to the authorities, an alarm was raised in the region.
COAST GUARD CLOSED THE AREA TO ENTRY
Upon the report, Coast Guard teams were swiftly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the teams immediately took extensive security measures around the object, assessed to be military ammunition. Due to the risk of a potential explosion, the entire coastal strip was evacuated and closed to citizen entry.
TRACES OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
In initial examinations conducted by expert teams at the scene, the object in question was identified as military ammunition. Authorities assess that this hazardous material fell into the Black Sea due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and drifted for kilometers with sea currents, reaching the shores of Istanbul.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
As a result of meticulously conducted efforts, the ammunition in question was safely secured by Coast Guard teams and removed from the area for examination. While a comprehensive investigation has been initiated regarding the exact type, destructive power, and origin of the found military material, it has been learned that security patrols along the coastal strip have been increased.