# Romanian military destroys two Gerbera drones found in Black Sea

https://mins.news/en/item/19490

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-11 20:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/romanian-military-destroys-gerbera-drones-in-black-sea/

> Romanian military divers destroyed two Gerbera-type drones after they were found drifting in the Black Sea. Defense Minister Radu Miruta said on Aug. 11 that the objects were discovered inside Romania’s exclusive economic zone. The military then carried out the destruction operation. The report identifies the drones by their Gerbera type and does not provide further details about their origin.

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