Turkish Military Shoots Down Runaway Drone Over Black Sea

Turkish forces have shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that entered the country's airspace over the Black Sea. The Turkish Defense Ministry stated the drone was tracked using standard monitoring procedures. Officials determined the aircraft was "out of control" and posed a potential threat. The military then engaged and destroyed the drone in a secure area. The action was taken to eliminate any risk to national security, the ministry said. The origin and type of the UAV were not immediately disclosed. No injuries or damage on the ground have been reported.