Romania blames Russia after drone sinks ship in the Black Sea
Summary
Romania has accused Russia of attacking a cargo ship near its coast in the Black Sea, causing the ship to sink, killing one crew member and leaving three missing. This attack is part of a recent increase in drone strikes on commercial ships in the Black Sea region, which has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict related to Russia’s war on Ukraine.Key Facts
- A drone struck the cargo ship Khoryv about 24 km off Romania’s port of Constanta, sinking the ship.
- The ship had 13 crew members from Ukraine and Azerbaijan; one died, three are missing, and nine were rescued.
- The Khoryv was traveling from Turkey to Romania’s Sulina port, a key route for Ukrainian exports.
- At least seven cargo ships have been attacked by drones near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria in the last two weeks.
- These attacks have resulted in about 30 sailors killed or missing.
- Romania and neighboring countries have asked NATO to quickly increase surveillance and protection for ships in the Black Sea.
- NATO plans to send more patrol aircraft, radar systems, and drones to monitor the area.
- Romanian, European, and Moldovan officials blame Russia for these attacks, while Russia has denied responsibility.
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