Greece military examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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They found the vessel in a cave near the island of Lefkada on Thursday and alerted the coast guard, which then towed it to the nearby port of Vasiliki. The Greek defence ministry is now overseeing the investigation.

Reports in Greek media say the drone carried explosives and its engine was still running when it was discovered. The reports also suggest the vessel could be either Ukrainian-made or linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

The BBC has approached both Greece's and Ukraine's military for official comment.

Footage on social media has emerged showing a Greek coast guard boat towing the several metre-long drone to the port.