tech
May 10, 2026
Greece recovers Ukrainian naval kamikaze drone
The incident has reportedly prompted a bomb squad response and a sprawling investigation into the origins and intended purpose of the vessel
TL;DR
- A suspected Ukrainian-made MAGURA V3 kamikaze drone was discovered by fishermen on Lefkada island.
- Preliminary evaluations suggest the drone was equipped with detonators and potentially packed with explosives.
- Bomb disposal experts and divers were deployed to dismantle the drone and investigate the site.
- Investigators are exploring whether the drone was intended to attack Russian maritime traffic in the Mediterranean or was involved in drug trafficking.
- The drone appears to have a Starlink satellite dish, indicating a potential for long-range communication.
- Ukraine has previously targeted Russian oil and gas trade with drone attacks, including in the Mediterranean.