Suspicious object found on Romanian beach, possible drone sighted near port

Romanian authorities responded to two separate incidents along the Black Sea coast on Sunday, August 16, following reports of a suspicious object washed ashore and a potential drone sighting. Tourists alerted authorities after discovering a cylindrical object on the beach in Eforie Nord, prompting the immediate securing of the area and restriction of public access.

Experts are set to determine the nature of the object and assess any potential risks. Concurrently, a possible drone was reported floating in the waters near Tomis Port in Constanța. Verifications are underway in this case as well, with experts expected to examine the object.

These events occur just days after several drones and drone fragments were found on beaches in Costinești, Saturn, and Olimp. These discoveries are occurring against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and recent strong maritime conditions in the Black Sea. Authorities have not yet provided further details on the origin of the objects found.

This comes after a drone entered Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova on the night of August 15-16. Fighter jets intervened, and a Spanish F-18 aircraft shot down the aerial target near Galați.