Ukrainian naval drone explodes in Romania's Constanta Port

REPORTS DIFFER·Published June 5, 2026 at 03:20 PM UTC·Main source · Africanews

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Ukrainian Navy, Romanian Defence Ministry
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Constanta Port, Romania

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SourceFrance 24↗

A Ukrainian naval drone self-detonated in Romania's Constanta Port after drifting off course due to electronic warfare. No casualties were reported, and authorities evacuated over 1,300 people from nearby beaches as a precaution. European leaders warned that the war in Ukraine is becoming a direct threat to countries along the EU's eastern border.

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