Pakistan, May 25 -- Russia said Monday that its security services prevented a suspected terrorist attack involving a mined gas tanker arriving from Belgium. Russian authorities claimed explosive devices were discovered on the vessel at the port of Ust-Luga. The incident has heightened tensions amid ongoing security concerns linked to the Russia-West confrontation.

According to Russia's Federal Security Service, the devices resembled maritime magnetic mines allegedly manufactured using components from a NATO country. The said experts believed the mines were installed outside Russian territorial waters. Officials added that the vessel had remained anchored for more than a day before unloading cargo at Antwerp port.

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