US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the first-time use of one-way attack naval drones against Iran. The scale and effectiveness of these strikes remain undisclosed. CENTCOM also reiterated its stance that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
Romanian Defense Minister urges Ukraine to program maritime drones to self-destruct if they enter Romanian waters, following recent incidents
A Ukrainian naval drone, jammed by Russian electronic warfare, exploded in Romania's Constanta port with no injuries. Putin rejected Zelenskyy's call for face-to-face talks, citing lack of a peace deal including Russian demands.
Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian naval drone near Snake Island, which was reportedly heading from Odesa towards Crimea. The drone was targeted by Lancet loitering munitions.
Negotiations between Ukraine and Greece on joint production of naval drones have stalled after Kyiv demanded operational control over how Athens could use the technology. The countries agreed last November that Ukraine would supply components for Magura-type attack drones built at Greek shipyards, with Greek companies manufacturing electronic and optical systems. Greece rejected Ukraine's demand, believing Kyiv set these terms to maintain strategic balance with rival Türkiye, which has opposed Ankara's EU Drone Wall bid.
