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Three commercial vessels struck by drones near Romania's black sea, PM says
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Three commercial vessels near Romania's Sulina canal on the Black Sea coast were struck by drones on Saturday evening, with no reported injuries and fires on board extinguished by the crews.
- The attacked ships included the Greek-flagged chemical tanker Evia Petrol V, Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier Marsol, and oil products tanker Ali Najafov, all operating in a key shipping route used by Ukraine for exports.
- Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu condemned the attacks as violations of international law linked to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and announced increased security measures alongside allies in the Black Sea.
- Romanian Defence Minister Stefan Radu Oprea reported radar detection of aerial targets and deployment of fighter jets for investigation, while also calling for allied support in surveillance and counter-drone capabilities.
- Russia denied involvement in targeting neighboring countries with drones, and Defence Minister Oprea plans to discuss the Black Sea security situation with counterparts in Brussels next week.
