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Greek Probe Points to Malfunction in Sea Drone Incident

Greek Probe Points to Malfunction in Sea Drone Incident

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Greek investigators believe an explosives-laden military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week likely lost its course due to a technical malfunction, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

The drone, which Greece says is Ukrainian despite Kyiv officially denying the claim, was found by fishermen on the shores of Lefkada on May 7, sparking diplomatic tensions between Athens and Ukraine.

Greek intelligence and military experts have since been analyzing the vessel, dismantling it and using reverse engineering techniques to determine its capabilities and possible launch point.

Investigators are also examining metadata recovered from the drone to establish details about its mission and whether it was launched from shore or from a mother ship, potentially from locations as far away as Libya across the Mediterranean.

As reported in Reuters, a security source said investigators believe the drone likely failed to reach its intended target after losing orientation because of a technical issue.

“This issue is very serious. This vessel … had explosives, endangering the safety of navigation,” Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Thursday. “I don’t

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