Pletenchuk: Russian naval drones pose threat to Black Sea countries

Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, made the remarks during a televised broadcast, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "In terms of the physical domain, yes, both aerial drones and naval drones could be involved. We have encountered the naval drones that we consider a genuine threat in our waters and have dealt with them accordingly by destroying them. One hundred percent of the naval drones used against Ukraine this year have been destroyed," he said. Pletenchuk also commented on potential hybrid threats to Bulgaria, Romania, and other countries bordering the Black Sea. He said the readiness of other states to respond to such developments must be assessed in light of their respective areas of responsibility.