Greece scrambles to explain how explosive-packed drone landed in its waters
Summary
Greek authorities are investigating how a drone carrying explosives ended up in waters near the Greek island of Lefkada. The drone is believed to be Ukrainian-made and was found after losing control and drifting off course.Key Facts
- The drone was found last Thursday in a cave near the shores of Lefkada, a Greek resort island.
- It carried an estimated 100 kilograms of explosives, but Greek officials have not confirmed this detail.
- The drone is suspected to be a Ukrainian Magura V3 naval drone, capable of carrying up to 300 kilograms of explosives.
- It was detonated safely at sea by bomb disposal experts during the investigation.
- The Greek Defence Minister said the drone likely came from “a foreign state” but did not name which one.
- Experts are examining the drone’s serial number and GPS to find clues about its origin and mission.
- Ukrainian forces have recently used drones to target Russian oil and gas ships in the Black Sea.
- The incident raised concerns about Greece’s maritime security, especially given its long coastline.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.