A sea drone without explosives was found on the shore near the Black Sea port town of Karasu in the northwestern Turkish province of Sakarya, the website “Türkiye Today“ reported, citing information from the Turkish police, BTA reports.
The signal for the unusual object was filed yesterday afternoon by local residents who noticed it in one of the beach areas near Karasu. A specialized police team was immediately sent to the scene and determined that it was an underwater drone.
According to the initial assessment of the authorities, the device was probably used in connection with the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
After the checks, the police determined that the drone did not contain explosives. It was then handed over for destruction.
Turkish authorities reported that since the end of 2025 they have registered a series of cases of discovered sea and air drones along the country's Black Sea coast. Similar drones were found in the districts of Ordu, Zonguldak, Samsun, Artvin, Balıkesir and Istanbul, reports “Türkiye Today“.