# Romania destroys drones drifting near major offshore gas project in Black Sea

https://mins.news/en/item/19420

- Reuters, 2026-08-11 18:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/romania-destroys-drones-drifting-near-major-offshore-gas-project-black-sea-2026-08-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7b690bb3146000015aeadc

> Romanian army divers destroyed two Gerbera-type drones that were drifting inside the country’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Defence Minister Radu Miruta said the incident occurred near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project. The action involved military divers and targeted the unmanned aircraft after they were found in the area.

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