Miruță: Marine drone loaded with explosives destroyed by two Romanian F-16s in the Black Sea

The Romanian Army destroyed a marine drone near the Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea, which was identified close to gas extraction operations. Defense Minister Radu Miruță confirmed that two F-16 jets were deployed to engage the drone, which was confirmed not to be of Ukrainian origin. The operation was conducted to ensure the safety of personnel and critical infrastructure. Romanian President Nicușor Dan praised the military's swift action and condemned the incident as a provocation from the Russian Federation.