Turkish coast guard team destroys UAV off Black Sea
UAV spotted off Istanbul's Çatalca coast in this photo released on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (DHA Photo)


An unmanned aerial vehicle found floating off the coast of Çatalca was destroyed Wednesday by a specialized team from the Turkish Coast Guard Command, after fishermen reported spotting the object in the Black Sea.

The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. near the Karaburun area, where fishermen noticed an unidentified device on the water and alerted authorities.

A SAS team was dispatched to the scene and confirmed that the object was a drone. Following an on-site assessment, the team safely neutralized and destroyed the unmanned vehicle.

Officials have not yet provided further details on the drone’s origin.