Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform
Romanian F-16 fighter jets disabled a Russian drone boat loaded with explosives near the Neptun Deep offshore gas platform in the Black Sea, which was then safely detonated by experts. Romania accused Russia of sending the drone, which threatened hundreds of workers and critical energy infrastructure.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the escalating tensions and hybrid warfare tactics in the Black Sea region, directly impacting European energy security and highlighting the risks to critical infrastructure amidst the ongoing conflict. It also demonstrates Romania's active role in defending its strategic assets.
Deja vu, da svidaniya Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform Romania blew up drone boat to protect lives of several hundred rig workers.
32 A drone boat loaded with explosives found near Romania's Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. Credit: Romanian Ministry of Defense A drone boat loaded with explosives found near Romania's Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. Credit: Romanian Ministry of Defense Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav This week, Romania accused Russia of sending a drone boat loaded with explosives to a vital European natural gas platform in the Black Sea. A Romanian F-16 fighter jet used its cannons to disable the surface drone so that explosive ordnance experts could blow it up safely.
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