Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast
Summary
Seven sailors are missing after drones struck two tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast, causing fires. NATO says the drones came from Russia, raising concerns about safety in this important shipping area used by Ukraine.Key Facts
- Two tankers, Wine Trader and Yara J, were hit by drones near Romania’s Black Sea coast.
- The Wine Trader’s crew has seven missing sailors; Yara J’s crew is safe.
- NATO sources say the drones were of Russian origin.
- Romania and Bulgaria’s leaders, along with NATO officials, plan to increase defenses in the Black Sea.
- Similar drone attacks on ships have happened recently near Bulgaria, resulting in more missing and injured sailors.
- Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea infrastructure, affecting Ukraine’s shipping routes.
- EU leaders have condemned attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea as violations of international law.
- Romania shares a border with Ukraine and has seen frequent drone incursions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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