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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Romanian F-16 blasts drone near Neptun Deep platform
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet destroyed a sea drone near the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea this morning. Romania’s president blamed Russia, condemning the incident as endangering critical infrastructure and platform workers, while European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said it reflects “hybrid warfare.”
WHO: Romanian Ministry of National Defense; President Nicușor Dan; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: A Romanian F-16 blew up a maritime drone near the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Black Sea (near the Neptun Deep gas platform), Romania
WHY: Romania’s president and EU officials reacted to an incident they attributed to Russia, saying it endangered critical infrastructure and platform workers.
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