Greek officials say a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is of Ukrainian origin and that the incident is “extremely serious.” Greece’s defense ministry and related authorities confirm the identification but provide limited public information about how the drone was found, who operated it, or its technical specifications beyond broad description. Greek naval experts reportedly assess that the device resembles Ukrainian “Magura”-type sea drones, a platform associated with Ukrainian intelligence and used for maritime operations. Separate reporting notes that Ukraine has employed surface drones in conflict zones, including attacks against Russian naval vessels in the Black Sea and, more recently, actions targeting tankers. The incident has therefore prompted heightened concern in Greece regarding potential security and maritime threats, while the available public details remain focused on origin and the gravity of the discovery. No information in the provided accounts indicates whether the drone was armed when found or whether it was linked to a specific planned attack in Greek waters.
Greece says a sea drone found on island is Ukrainian and calls incident extremely serious
Greek officials say a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is of Ukrainian origin and that the incident is “extremely serious.” Greece’s defense ministry and related authorities c...
- Greek authorities say a sea drone found on a Greek island is Ukrainian.
- The incident is described by Greece as “extremely serious.”
- Greek naval experts say the drone’s features resemble Ukrainian Magura-type craft.
- Reporting links Ukrainian surface drone use to attacks in the Black Sea, including against naval vessels and tankers.
- The sources provided do not include further technical or operational details about the drone or its discovery circumstances.
Ukraine has used surface drones to attack Russian naval vessels in the Black Sea, and more recently to target tankers.
3 months agoGreek authorities gave no further details of the drone, while Greek naval experts said that its features resemble Ukrainian Magura-type craft — a platform developed by Ukraine's intelligence service.
3 months agoGreece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built
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