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Romania Destroys Drone Near Offshore Gas Project, Blames Russia

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta confirmed that a drone loaded with explosives was destroyed near an offshore gas project in the Black Sea. The incident, which involved the scrambling of two F-16 fighter jets, was attributed to Russia by Romanian officials. The European Union's Ursula von der Leyen described the event as part of an escalating campaign of threats.

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta stated on Facebook that the drone, which was 'loaded with explosives,' did not originate from Ukraine. The drone was intercepted and destroyed near an offshore gas project in the Black Sea. Two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the drone, according to reports from Deutsche Welle. The drone's origin was not specified by Deutsche Welle, while The Hindu explicitly stated it did not come from Ukraine. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen described the incident as part of an 'escalating campaign of threats.'

Where Sources Diverge

The-hindu states the drone did not originate from Ukraine, while dw does not specify the origin of the drone.

the-hindu

The drone that was destroyed was 'loaded with explosives' and did not originate from Ukraine.

dw

Two F-16 fighter jets scrambled after spotting a drone 'loaded with explosives' near a Black Sea gas project.

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IndependentThe HinduAug 20, 08:39 PM
Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia

In the latest incident, the drone that was destroyed was "loaded with explosives" and did not originate from Ukraine, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Facebook

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 20, 05:50 PM
Romania destroys drone near gas project, blames Russia

Two F-16 fighter jets scrambled after spotting a drone "loaded with explosives" near a Black Sea gas project. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the incident was part of "an escalating campaign of threats."