# Fighter jets destroy Russian drone boat near European gas platform

Fighter jets destroyed a Russian uncrewed surface vessel near a European offshore gas platform, preventing a potential strike. The incident highlights the growing threat to critical energy infrastructure in European waters.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/explosive-russian-drone-boat-destroyed-near-european-offshore-gas-site/) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:48:59 +0000