Greece has lodged a formal protest with Ukraine following the discovery of an uncrewed sea drone packed with explosives on the island of Lefkada. This incident has raised significant concerns about public safety and regional security. The explosive-laden device, found by local fishermen on May 7 along the island’s rugged coastline, was handed over to Greek military authorities for further examination.
Upon investigation, Greek officials determined that the drone was likely tied to maritime operations targeting vessels involved in Russian oil transport. The presence of such a device within Greek territory has heightened fears about the unintended consequences of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine spilling over into neighboring regions.
In response to the incident, the Greek Foreign Ministry issued a diplomatic demarche to Ukraine, signaling its displeasure and concern. Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has also brought up the issue in recent discussions with senior European and Ukrainian officials during diplomatic meetings, underlining the seriousness of the situation.
The incident underscores the broader implications of the conflict as military activities associated with the Ukraine-Russia tensions continue to impact countries in the vicinity. Greek authorities are particularly worried about the potential risks such devices pose to public safety and the stability of the region.