Greece says sea drone found off island is Ukrainian-built
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A military sea drone carrying explosives, identified as Ukrainian-built, was found on the Greek island of Lefkada and is considered a serious threat to Mediterranean navigation, according to Greece’s Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.
- The drone, described as an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) resembling the Ukrainian Magura-type, was discovered in a coastal cave and later moved to a naval base where its explosives were destroyed.
- Greek officials noted the drone likely malfunctioned, drifting uncontrollably in a busy waterway popular with tourists and commercial vessels, posing significant safety risks.
- The incident highlights escalating drone-related tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with similar confrontations affecting NATO and EU member states, prompting calls for enhanced European defense coordination.
- Romanian Defense Minister Radu-Dinel Miruța emphasized the need for unified EU measures to address frequent airspace violations and the broader security threat on the eastern flank of Europe.