Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up
Summary
Romanian army divers destroyed two Russian-made drones found floating near Romania’s biggest offshore gas project in the Black Sea. The drones were spotted close to the Neptun Deep energy site, which is important for European gas supply and under development to start production in 2027.Key Facts
- Two Russian-designed Gerbera drones were found drifting near Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea.
- Romanian divers used explosives to blow up the drones to prevent any potential threat.
- Romania's Defense Minister said Ukraine confirmed the drones did not belong to them.
- The Neptun Deep project aims to double Romania’s gas output and supply other EU countries like Germany and Moldova.
- Russian drone incursions into Romanian airspace have happened multiple times during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Some previous Russian drone strikes in Romania caused injuries, damage, and evacuations.
- The Black Sea region is a contested area with both Ukraine and Russia using drones and missiles in their conflict.
- This incident follows a recent suspected Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane in Germany.
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