Hidden at sea: The USSR's deadly naval mines

The Soviet naval arsenal included mines that were unparalleled anywhere else in the world. RIR takes a look at the most effective naval mines developed by the Soviet Union.

In the 20th century mines became an integral part of naval conflict, and the rapid development of various kinds of the deadly floating explosive device made them a key threat that commanders had to take into account when planning a marine operation.

Soviet devices played an integral role in disrupting enemy naval activity during World War II, and by the second half of the century, the USSR’s naval arsenal included mines that were unparalleled anywhere else in the world.