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seizure2026-05-29 10:45 UTC🇺🇦 Odesa and Chernivtsi oblasts, Ukraine; Black Sea area near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island mentioned
Ukraine says it seized a Russian UAV with warhead hidden in Black Sea contraband shipment
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), SBU and Navy reported dismantling a year-long smuggling channel operating via the Black Sea. During searches in Odesa and Chernivtsi regions, authorities said they seized contraband goods, weapons, and a Russian-made UAV with a combat warhead concealed among the cargo.
Details
Type
seizure
Occurred
2026-05-29 10:45
Reported
2026-05-29
Location
Odesa and Chernivtsi oblasts, Ukraine; Black Sea area near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island mentioned
Coordinates
46.4843, 30.7323
Confidence
72 / 100
Damage assessment
Authorities reported seizure of a Russian-made UAV with a warhead, contraband tobacco, communications equipment, documentation, and modified automatic weapons.