Romanian Military Divers Destroy Russian Drones in Black Sea
Romanian military divers successfully neutralized two Russian-made Gerbera-type drones found drifting in the country's exclusive economic zone on August 11, 2026. The drones were discovered near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project. Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta confirmed the operation, highlighting the increasing spillover of the Ukraine conflict into the territorial waters of NATO member states and the threat to maritime energy infrastructure.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Black Sea, Romania
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Kyiv Independent