Romanian Forces Intercept Russian Gerbera Drones Near Neptun Deep Gas Project
The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that its forces destroyed two Russian-made Gerbera drones discovered drifting in the Black Sea near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project. The incident highlights increasing spillover risks from the conflict in Ukraine into NATO territory. Romanian authorities stated the drones were likely part of a larger Russian deployment that veered off course or was intended to monitor critical energy infrastructure in the region.
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Black Sea, Romania
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: border crossing
Severity: HIGH
Source: Kyiv Post