Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives
Summary
Greek authorities found a naval drone carrying explosives in Greek waters near the island of Lefkada. The drone, believed to be Ukrainian-made, was safely detonated by experts, and investigations are ongoing to understand how it arrived and what its purpose was.Key Facts
- Fishermen found a naval drone with explosives in a cave on Greece’s western coast near Lefkada.
- The drone’s engine was still running when discovered, and it carried about 100 kg (220 lbs) of explosives.
- Greek bomb disposal experts removed the detonators and battery and later conducted a controlled explosion at sea near Astakos.
- The drone is possibly a Ukrainian Magura model, used by Ukraine to target Russian naval forces since the 2022 invasion.
- Handwritten notes in Ukrainian were reportedly found aboard the drone.
- The drone has a range of about 700 km (432 miles) and may have lost contact with its operator due to bad weather or broken sensors.
- Greek officials are investigating whether the drone fell during transport or was intended for a military mission in the Mediterranean.
- The discovery raised concerns in Greece about national security and maritime defense against new military technologies.
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