Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube
Summary
Low water levels on the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, have revealed the sunken remains of many Nazi-era warships. These ships were sunk by German forces in 1944 while retreating from Soviet soldiers.Key Facts
- The Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, is currently at record-low water levels.
- This drop in water is caused by a severe heatwave and historic drought in Europe.
- Dozens of warships from the Nazi era have become visible because of the low water.
- These vessels were sunk by German forces during their retreat in 1944.
- The retreat was from the advancing Soviet army in World War II.
- The exposed wrecks provide a rare view of wartime ship remains beneath the river.
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