https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jet-destroys-explosive-laden-drone-metres-from-black-sea-gas-project-the-sun-comContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jet-destroys-explosive-laden-drone-metres-from-black-sea-gas-project-the-sun-comhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jet-destroys-explosive-laden-drone-metres-from-black-sea-gas-project-the-sun-com#u45804Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:46 +0000A Romanian fighter jet shot down a marine drone near the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea to protect lives. The drone was described as explosive-laden and was destroyed meters from the energy infrastructure. This intercept occurred as Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. While some reports focus on the proximity to the gas platform, other accounts mention a drone crash near the Romanian-Ukrainian border.Why it mattersThe Neptun Deep project is a critical energy asset for Romania in the Black Sea. These events occur amid ongoing Russian aerial campaigns a