Ukraine Says Drone Drifted Toward Romania After Russian Electronic Warfare Interference
Ukraine’s Navy has claimed that one of its naval drones lost control in the Black Sea after being disrupted by Russian electronic warfare systems and subsequently drifted toward Romania’s coastline, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the region.
In a statement shared on social media, the Ukrainian Navy said the drone became unresponsive due to electronic interference and moved off course, eventually reaching waters near Romania. Ukrainian officials stated that they had informed Romanian authorities in advance to help reduce the risk of civilian harm.
The announcement followed media reports in Romania claiming that a maritime drone had exploded in the port of Constanța while being examined after being brought ashore. Romanian broadcaster Digi24 reported, citing military sources, that the device was a Magura V5 naval drone allegedly used by Ukrainian forces.
According to the same reports, Romanian authorities had also detected several additional explosive-laden drones near the Constanța coastline, although official confirmation from Romanian institutions has not yet been provided.
Romanian authorities have not issued a detailed public statement regarding the incident or clarified how the drone entered territorial waters or reached the port area.
Russia rejected any involvement in the incident, dismissing claims linking Moscow to the drone as unfounded. The Russian Embassy in Romania stated on Telegram that the device was a Ukrainian naval drone deployed in operations against maritime targets.
The situation highlights growing tensions in the Black Sea, where electronic warfare, naval drones, and cross-border security incidents have increasingly shaped the dynamics of the ongoing conflict. The lack of official confirmation from multiple sides has added further uncertainty to the evolving situation.
As investigations continue, the incident underscores the risks posed by autonomous and remotely operated military systems in contested maritime zones.
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