A NATO military source has identified Russian-origin drones as the cause of fires that struck two tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast, leaving seven sailors missing and raising alarms over the safety of a critical shipping lane used by Ukraine. The attacks, which set both vessels ablaze, have prompted sharp condemnation from Romania’s president, who called such strikes on commercial ships "unacceptable and demanded an immediate halt." With tensions high along the Black Sea corridor, the incident underscores growing concerns over maritime security in the region.
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’Seven sailors are missing after drones struck two tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh security concerns on a vital shipping route used by Ukraine.A Nato military source told Reuters the drones that had hit the Wine Trader and the Yara J came from Russia. “The drones that caused the fires on board two tankers inside Romanian territorial waters were of Russian origin,” the source said. Continue reading...
