Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said a Russian drone attack sank a grain ship in Romania’s part of the Black Sea, killing two people. Romania confirmed the fire and sinking but did not say what caused it. This incident adds to concerns about the conflict in Ukraine affecting nearby NATO countries.Key Facts
- A grain ship caught fire and sank in Romania’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone.
- Two people died and 11 were rescued from the ship.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy blamed two Russian drones for the attack on the civilian vessel.
- The ship carried corn and was owned by Turkey.
- People from Azerbaijan and India were onboard at the time.
- Romania and other NATO countries have reported several drone and missile incursions this year linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- These attacks have raised concerns about potential spillover of the war into NATO countries.
- Romania’s navy has destroyed nine sea mines in the Black Sea since the war began.
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