Boss, hold on tight, 'cause I've got news that'll make you spill your coffee and lose all sleep! It happened this morning in the Port of Constanta, at berth 78, near the Oil Terminal and a gas berth. A naval drone - yeah, you heard right, like in the Ukraine war - self-detonated. And it's not just any drone, it's the MAGURA V5 type, the one Ukrainians use to wreak havoc on the Russian fleet. And now it shows up in our port. What do you say, bro, can we still drink our coffee in peace?
The Red Intervention Plan was activated bright and early, by the book. 8 fire trucks, 80 personnel, 10 ambulances, 2 for mass casualties, plus an SMURD helicopter and a Black Hawk from Tulcea. Arafat spoke and said: "We're not panicking, the measures are preventive." Yeah, yeah, that's what they always say, but when I hear about drones and explosions, I think of Mioara calling to ask if I bought bread.
The drone is not from the Romanian Army; it's from the category used in the Ukraine war, confirmed by the Ministry of National Defense. It self-detonated while security forces (SRI, Coast Guard, MApN) were trying to assess it. The explosion was heard in several neighborhoods of Constanta. Lucky it didn't kill anyone - zero casualties, thankfully. But Arafat warned: "There's a possibility there are more drones in the area." RO-Alerts were sent in Constanta and Tulcea. So, we're holding our breath.
Commander Sandu Mateiu, from Digi24, identified the drone: MAGURA V5 - 5.5 meters, speed 78 km/h, range 800 km, and 320 kg of explosives. Satellite-guided, resistant to jamming, operates in swarms. So far, it has sunk or damaged over 17 Russian ships. And now, here it is with us. There's also the V7 version, even bigger. I'm thinking of Brian, who keeps watching drones on TikTok, but not these kinds.
President Nicușor Dan, who was on his way to Montenegro aboard a Spartan aircraft, was informed and said it's a "direct consequence of the war started by Russia." He said law enforcement evacuated the area preventively and there are no casualties. He also said it's the second security incident this week on the coast, after a naval mine between Vama Veche and 2 Mai, plus the Russian drone in Galați that hit a building and injured two people. So, bro, we're getting rich with incidents.
Now, authorities continue the analysis and promise a press conference. What can I say? The war is at our doorstep, no longer just on the news. I'm going to call Fane to have a beer and discuss how to protect ourselves from drones. Until then, I'm closing the windows and watching the sky.
