Greek probe finds suspected Ukrainian sea drone lost course after malfunction, sources say - Reuters
Greek probe finds suspected Ukrainian sea drone lost course after malfunction, sources say Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"You understand that the presence of that USV — the drone, the sea drone — affects the freedom of navigation and affects also the security of navigation."
— Nikolaos Dendias , Politician
"It is very important to understand that this is a common threat."
— Radu-Dinel Miruța , Politician
"This issue is very serious. This vessel ... had explosives, endangering the safety of navigation."
— Nikos Dendias , Politician
"This issue is very serious. This vessel … had explosives, endangering the safety of navigation."
— Nikos Dendias , Politician
"an "extremely serious issue" and stressed that the presence of such a drone poses risks to maritime security in the Mediterranean."
— Nikos Dendias , Politician
"the risks such a device poses to navigation."
— Nikos Dendias , Politician
"This issue is very serious. This vessel … had explosives, endangering the safety of navigation."
— Nikos Dendias , Politician
"This issue is very serious. This vessel ... had explosives, endangering the safety of navigation."
— Nikos Dendias , Politician
Key People
George Gerapetritis is the Greek Foreign Minister.
Greece’s Defense Minister who addressed the issue of lost control of a Ukrainian sea drone.
Nikos Dendias is the Defence Minister of Greece.
Romanian Defense Minister who spoke about airspace violations in Brussels.
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Greek investigators believe a military sea drone found on a Greek island last week went off course due to a technical failure and may not have travelled far, sources said on Friday.
Investigators believe a military sea drone found on Lefkada last week went off course due to a technical failure and may not have travelled far, sources have said.
The company said the drone version mentioned by the Greek side does not exist.
The sea drone discovered in Greece may have gone off course due to a technical malfunction. Investigators believe the device likely failed to travel a long distance, according to Reuters.
Greece's Defense Minister confirmed that a military sea drone found on Lefkada Island is Ukrainian-built, describing the incident as a significant threat to maritime navigation and safety.
Greek investigators believe a military sea drone found on a Greek island last week went off course due to a technical failure and may not have travelled far, sources said on Friday.
A military sea drone found on a Greek island is believed to have gone off course due to technical errors, igniting tensions between Greece and Ukraine. Greek investigators are analyzing the drone to determine its origin and mission, while diplomatic channels are being prepared for further action.
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