Romania slams ‘unacceptable’ drone strikes on Black Sea ships
Three commercial vessels were hit near Romania's coast, prompting fighter jet deployments and fresh calls for NATO support to strengthen Black Sea security.
The attacks mark a significant escalation in maritime security concerns in the Black Sea, a region already fraught with geopolitical tensions. Romania's government has described the drone strikes as 'unacceptable' and has responded by deploying fighter jets to patrol the affected area.
The incident comes at a time when NATO is increasingly focused on bolstering its presence in Eastern Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Romania, a NATO member state, has been vocal about the need for stronger security measures in the Black Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
The targeted vessels, though not identified by name, were reportedly carrying commercial cargo. No immediate information was available about casualties or the extent of damage caused by the strikes.
Romanian officials have urged NATO to consider enhanced surveillance and security protocols for the Black Sea, warning that such attacks could disrupt vital trade routes and escalate regional instability.
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