14.06.2026 10:50
A rocket motor part, washed ashore in the Akçaabat district of Trabzon and assessed to be of Russian origin based on markings, was noticed by fishermen and reported to authorities. Gendarmerie teams examining the area secured the object, determined to have no explosive properties, for further investigation. The inquiry into the incident continues.
A rocket motor part, washed ashore in the Akçaabat district of Trabzon and assessed to be of Russian origin based on its markings, prompted gendarmerie teams to take action. The object, examined under security measures, was taken into custody for detailed investigation.
FISHERMEN NOTICED IT
The incident occurred near Söğütlü Mahallesi Liman mevkii in Akçaabat district. During the night hours, fishermen hunting in the area noticed a suspicious object believed to have drifted ashore. Upon notification to the authorities, gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the scene.
MARKINGS INDICATING RUSSIAN ORIGIN WERE FOUND
Teams arriving at the scene took security measures around the object and conducted an inspection. Initial findings determined that the part bore stamps and markings suggesting a Russian origin.
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Assessments indicated that the object had no explosive properties. The part, considered to belong to a rocket motor, was taken into custody by gendarmerie teams for detailed examination and removed from the area.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
Authorities reported that investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the object washed ashore and how it reached the sea.