Greece Safely Dismantles Suspicious Naval Drone Discovered by Fishermen
Authorities in Greece have successfully conducted a controlled explosion of an unmanned vessel, believed to be of Ukrainian origin, found in a cave by local fishermen.
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Updated about 9 hours ago
On Thursday, fishermen discovered an unmanned vessel in a cave, which prompted a swift response from Greek authorities due to its suspicious nature.
The drone is suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, although further details about its purpose or how it ended up in Greece remain unclear.
In a precautionary measure, officials executed a controlled blast to neutralize the potential threat posed by the explosives on board.
Updates
Update at 18:00 UTC on 2026-05-09
BBC World reported The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
Sources: BBC World