Three killed on Ukraine's Odesa region beaches by unexploded objects
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.
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