Romania blames Russia as drone strike sinks cargo ship in Black Sea; 1 dead, 3 missing
A cargo ship was sunk by a drone strike off the coast of Romania, resulting in one death and three missing crew members. Romanian officials have blamed Russia for the attack, which is part of a broader pattern of threats to commercial shipping in the Black Sea.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating risks to civilian maritime trade routes and the security challenges facing NATO members in the Black Sea region.
A drone strike sank a cargo ship off Romania’s Black Sea coast on Friday, killing one sailor and leaving three missing, as a spate of attacks on commercial vessels raises concerns over the safety of shipping in the region.According to Reuters, the Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv, carrying 13 Ukrainian and Azerbaijani sailors, sent a distress signal about 13 nautical miles from the Romanian port of Constanta. Nine crew members were rescued, while three remained missing.Romanian President Nicusor Dan blamed Russia for the incident, describing it as part of Moscow’s escalating military campaign. “It is part of Russia’s escalation process in its war in Ukraine,” Dan said, according to Reuters.The sinking comes amid a series of attacks on commercial vessels near Romania and neighbouring Bulgaria, both Nato members.
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