Ukrainian Magura V3 USV found off Greece contains detonators but no explosives
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Updated · Naval News · May 8
Ukrainian Magura V3 USV found off Greece contains detonators but no explosives
16 articles · Updated · Naval News · May 8
Greek fishermen found the 5m drone in a sea cave near Cape Doukato, Lefkada, and towed it to Vassiliki before the coast guard and military examined it.
Initial fears of a 300kg explosive payload prompted bomb-disposal deployment, but officials later said only detonators were onboard as they investigate its origin, mission and whether it was armed.
Authorities are weighing links to attacks on vessels tied to Russia's shadow fleet or possible smuggling use, underscoring concern over expanding unmanned maritime activity in the Mediterranean.
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