Drones strike commercial vessels near Romania's Black Sea coast
Three commercial ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea near Romania's Sulina channel, Romanian authorities confirmed, reporting no casualties.
Three commercial vessels were targeted by drones in the Black Sea near Romania's Sulina channel, Romanian authorities confirmed. Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated that the Romanian Air Force scrambled fighter jets twice in response to the incidents.
According to Defense Minister Ștefan-Radu Oprea, no casualties were reported, and the respective crews successfully extinguished the fires on board. The affected vessels include the Greek-flagged chemical tanker Evia Petrol V, the bulk carrier Marsol, and the Palau-flagged cargo ship Larissa 1. The strikes occurred within Romania's territorial waters, marking a significant security incident near NATO territory.
Sources: Mediapool, NEXTA, Nova TV, The Insider, Українська правда
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