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seizure2026-05-07 00:00 UTC
Suspected Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel found in sea cave off Lefkada, Greece
Greek fishermen found an unmanned surface vessel in a sea cave near Cape Doukato, Lefkada, and towed it to Vassiliki where it was taken by the Hellenic Coast Guard. Greek authorities and military personnel are investigating; reports initially suggested an explosive payload, while later reporting said detonators were found but no explosives. Officials reportedly identified the craft as a Ukrainian Magura V3.
Details
Type
seizure
Occurred
2026-05-07 00:00
Reported
2026-05-08
Location
Sea cave near Cape Doukato, off Lefkada island; towed to Vassiliki port, Greece
Coordinates
38.7066, 20.6417
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
USV recovered intact by Hellenic Coast Guard; reports conflicted on payload (initial claims of ~300 kg explosives vs later report of detonators only).