The NATO strategic reconnaissance drone Northrop Grumman…

The NATO strategic reconnaissance drone Northrop Grumman RQ-4DPhoenix has again conducted a flight over the neutral waters of the Black Sea.

Consensus

A NATO strategic reconnaissance drone, Northrop Grumvan RQ-4D Phoenix, was detected flying over the neutral waters of theBlack Sea.
The drone originated from Sigonella Air Base on Sicily.
The drone was flying from west to east over the Black Sea.
The drone was operated by the Italian Air Force.
The drone was flying at an altitude of more than 16 kilometers.
The drone did not enter the airspace of coastal countries except Bulgaria.
The drone had previously experienced a communication failure on July 21.
The drone deviated from its route after the communication failure and flew toward the Mediterranean Sea.
The drone eventually returned and landed at the base.
One of the functions of the RQ-4D Phoenix is real-time image collection and data transmission.

The drone activated its transponder while already over the water, around 21:55 Moscow time. — vm
The drone was flying parallel to the Crimean coast. — vm
The drone previously transmitted a signal 7600, indicating a communication system failure. — vm
Romanian F-16 fighters destroyed an unauthorized drone that entered Estonian airspace. — vm
Romanian authorities requested Ukraine to equip drones with autonomous self-destruction mechanisms to prevent accidental incursions into Romanian territorial waters. — vm
The current flight path of the drone mirrors the route of the NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 ArtemisII aircraft. — vedomosti
On July 27, a NATO reconnaissance aircraft flew over the Black Sea for more than six hours, departing from Constanta Airport in Romania. — vedomosti