Romanian bomb disposal experts conducted a controlled detonation of two drifting Gerbera-type drones found near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project.
Key facts
- •The two drones were found drifting 90 nautical miles, or over 166 kilometers, from Constanța.
- •The drones were identified as Russian-made Gerbera-type UAVs used for reconnaissance or as decoys.
- •Ukrainian officials confirmed to the Romanian Ministry of National Defence that the drones did not belong to them.
- •Romanian bomb disposal experts neutralized the threat through a controlled detonation.
- •The drones were discovered by a ship operating near the Neptun Deep gas platform.
Romanian forces destroyed two Gerbera-type drones on 11 August after they were discovered drifting in Romania's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The drones were located approximately 90 nautical miles east of the city of Constanța, near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project, after being spotted by a vessel working in the area.
By the numbers
Incident response and identification
Following the discovery, a coastguard vessel carrying soldiers was dispatched to the site. Romania's Ministry of National Defence consulted with Ukrainian officials, who confirmed the drones did not belong to Ukraine. The devices were identified as Russian-made Gerbera-type drones, which are typically utilized for reconnaissance or as decoys. To ensure the safety of ongoing operations and shipping near the platform, Romanian experts performed a controlled detonation.
Context of drone activity
This incident follows previous reports of drone activity near Romania. On 26 July, a Romanian fighter jet was deployed to intercept a drone violating national airspace. Prior to that, on 24 July, Romanian aircraft were used in combat for the first time to shoot down a Shahed-type UAV. Additionally, Russian drones have previously crashed in Romanian border areas near the Danube during attacks on Ukrainian ports.
Timeline
- 24 JulyRomania used aircraft to shoot down a Shahed-type drone for the first time.
- 26 JulyA Romanian fighter jet was deployed to intercept a drone violating national airspace.
- 11 AugustRomanian forces destroyed two drifting Gerbera-type drones near the Neptun Deep gas project.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
