In Romania, two F-16 fighter jets were dispatched on August 20, 2026, to destroy a marine drone threatening the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea. The drone, which contained explosives, was reported to have approached dangerously close to the platform, prompting the Romanian military's intervention. Romanian officials confirmed the drone was not of Ukrainian origin, leading to accusations against Russia for endangering critical infrastructure.
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