Unidentified Drone Detonates in Constanta Port
Constanta, Romania – An unidentified maritime drone detonated near the Romanian maritime rescue agency headquarters in the civilian port of Constanta on Tuesday, June 5th. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. and resulted in no injuries.
According to the Ministry of the Interior, the drone was discovered this morning at the port and subsequently self-destructed. The Ministry of Defense confirmed the drone originated from Ukraine and is not part of the Romanian military’s equipment. Following the explosion, the Romanian intelligence service, coast guard, and Ministry of National Defense secured and isolated the area surrounding the port.
Initial investigations suggest the drone was programmed to detonate, with a pyrotechnician responsible for initiating the explosion. The incident prompted a swift response, with authorities working to determine the drone’s origin and purpose. The area remains under control as investigations continue.
This marks a significant event involving a foreign drone within Romanian territorial waters.
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