On 5 June 2026, a Ukrainian marine drone struck an oil tanker in the port of Constanța, causing extensive damage but no civilian casualties.
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The claim states the drone 'struck an oil tanker,' but all available sources report it exploded near an oil terminal without striking any vessel. Even the MEP's own party Facebook page describes the incident as 'tenta di colpire' (attempted to strike), not a successful strike.
The claim asserts 'extensive damage' (danni ingenti), while sources indicate no significant damage was reported. One source explicitly notes authorities confirmed 'no injuries or significant damage.'
The drone lost control due to Russian electronic warfare jamming, not an intentional attack on the port, and Ukraine warned Romanian authorities in advance, allowing for evacuation. This context is omitted from the claim.
All sources found are secondary news outlets published on the day of the incident (5 June 2026); no primary official source (e.g., Romanian Ministry of Defence report) was located within the search limit.
Sources
SecondaryReutersA marine drone self-detonated in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanța. No injuries were reported after the explosion. Ukraine's navy said the drone lost control due to Russian electronic warfare and Ukraine contacted Romania to warn them, allowing an evacuation.
SecondaryDW (Deutsche Welle)A naval drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanta on Friday morning, causing no injuries. Ukraine's navy claimed ownership of the drone.
SecondaryEuronewsNo injuries have been reported. The Ukrainian navy has said the sea drone that exploded in the Romanian port city of Constanta on Friday morning veered off course after being jammed by Russian electronic warfare.
SecondaryAl JazeeraA maritime drone has exploded in Romania's Constanta port, with several other drones discovered nearby.
SecondaryKyiv IndependentRomanian news outlet Digi24 wrote that the exploded naval drone became stranded a few hundred meters from an oil terminal at Constanta Port.