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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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According to BBC News’s source item, Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea, Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian SeaBBC News - 2026-05-08T17:53:25+00:00

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