Maritime drone explosion blocks Constanța Port access, causing huge truck queues

Access to Romania's Port of Constanța was blocked on Friday following the explosion of a maritime drone discovered in Dana 78. The incident led to substantial traffic disruptions, with video footage showing a lengthy column of trucks forming on the Agigea bridge as access to the port became restricted.

The explosion occurred as authorities were conducting operations after the maritime drone detonated itself in the morning. In response, preventive evacuations were ordered for several coastal areas along the Black Sea. Over 1,000 people were moved from beaches in Constanța and Tulcea counties.

Specific evacuation numbers included approximately 300 people from Costinești, 50 from Tuzla, 355 from Eforie Nord and Eforie Sud, and about 400 from the Saturn-Venus-Cap Aurora area. In Tulcea county, around 100 people were evacuated from Sulina beach, 50 from Sfântu Gheorghe, and 50 from the Gura Portiței area. Additionally, the Casino promenade in Constanța and office buildings in the Peninsula area were evacuated, and local police restricted beach access.

Authorities announced that the coastal area evacuation measures would cease at 3:00 PM. However, the public has been advised to remain cautious and to call the emergency number 112 if they observe any suspicious objects. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.