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Drone fragments reported in area of Sontea Noua canal in Tulcea county

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The Ministry of National Defense was informed on Monday that the existence of drone fragments was reported in the area of the Sontea Noua canal, in Tulcea county, by a call to the 112 service.

According to a press release from the Ministry of National Defense, a joint team formed by specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, the Romanian Intelligence Service and the Border Police is conducting investigations at the scene, and the fragments will be collected for expert examination. AGERPRES(RO - writing by: Eusebi Manolache; EN - writing by: Bogdan Gabaroi)

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