Ukrainian Marine Drone Explodes in Romanian Port of Constanta, Sparking War Spillover Fears
A Ukrainian marine drone exploded near an oil terminal in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta on June 5, 2026, causing no injuries. The drone self-destructed after the area was secured and evacuated. The European Commission president warned the attack was a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Where Sources Diverge
The Russian embassy in Bucharest claimed the device was Ukrainian, while the European Commission president described the attack as a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Russian embassy in Bucharest claimed the device was Ukrainian.
The European Commission president warned that the maritime drone attack was a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Three drones are still being searched by helicopters
The drone's fragments are being examined, and the prosecutor's office at the Constanta Court is investigating the incident
Video shows the moment a sea drone exploded in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta. Authorities said the drone self-destructed after the area was secured and evacuated, and no casualties were reported.
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A naval drone exploded near an oil terminal in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday morning, causing no injuries. The Russian embassy in Bucharest claimed the device was Ukrainian. DW has more.