Russia attacks commercial shipping in the Black Sea with drones and extends the threat to Romanian and Bulgarian waters
Russia, unable to dominate the Black Sea, is attacking commercial shipping with drones off Romania and Bulgaria, both EU and NATO members. The cargo ship Khoryv, flagged in the Comoros, caught fire and sank on Friday 24 kilometres from Constanza and one of its crew members died; Romanian President Nicusor Dan attributed the attack to Russia. At least seven merchant vessels had been hit and around 30 sailors killed or missing in the previous two weeks. NATO announced more patrol aircraft, radars and drones.
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- The cargo ship Khoryv sank 24 km from the Romanian port of Constanza after being hit by a drone; one crew member died
- In the previous two weeks at least seven merchant vessels were hit and around 30 sailors were killed or missing
- NATO will send more maritime patrol aircraft, radars, drones and explosive analysis teams
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