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Romania blames Russia for drone that sinks cargo ship; 1 killed, 3 missing
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- A drone strike sank the Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv off Romania's Black Sea coast, killing one sailor and leaving three missing, amid a surge in attacks on commercial ships near NATO's eastern flank.
- The Khoryv, carrying 13 Ukrainian and Azeri crew members, sent a distress signal near Constanta, with nine sailors rescued and one body recovered by Romanian authorities.
- Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its war in Ukraine by targeting ships, highlighting recent deadly attacks on vessels near Romania and Bulgaria.
- NATO plans to increase maritime patrols, radar systems, and drone deployments in the Black Sea to enhance security, following recent drone shootdowns by Romanian jets.
- The Sulina Canal, a crucial export route for Ukrainian grain through the Danube River, has been a frequent target area, prompting calls from Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria for greater NATO protection of commercial shipping.
