Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform
Summary
Romania stopped a Russian drone boat carrying explosives near a key European gas platform in the Black Sea by shooting it down with fighter jets. The drone was safely destroyed by experts afterward, and Romanian leaders blamed Russia for the attack. This marks a rise in tensions around the Neptun Deep gas project, which is important for European energy supply.Key Facts
- A Russian drone boat loaded with explosives was found near Romania’s Neptun Deep offshore gas platform in the Black Sea.
- Romanian F-16 fighter jets disabled the drone with cannon fire to protect workers and the platform.
- Explosive ordnance experts later safely detonated the drone.
- This is the second recent incident involving suspected Russian drones near the Neptun Deep site.
- Romania confirmed the drones were not from the Ukrainian military.
- The Neptun Deep project will make Romania the largest gas producer in the EU once fully operational in 2027.
- The drone boat had advanced features, possibly allowing it to carry missiles, aerial drones, and use satellite communications.
- The Black Sea area is a conflict zone due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with drone attacks happening from both sides.
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