Near the Romanian port of Sulina, drones struck three ships

Near the Romanian port of Sulina, drones attacked three commercial vessels. Due to the aerial threat, the Romanian Air Force scrambled fighter jets twice.

This was reportedby Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu.

According to him, the incident occurred on the evening of November 14 near the Danube Delta. The head of the Romanian government condemned the attack, calling such incidents unacceptable and a gross violation of international law.

Niculescu emphasized that these events indicate a critical deterioration of the security situation in the region due to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.

The prime minister noted that he is in constant contact with the relevant agencies, and that the safety of seafarers is an unconditional priority for the state. He also stated that Romania, in close cooperation with regional partners and NATO allies, will continue to strengthen security measures in the Black Sea.

Earlier, on November 13, a drone struck the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MV Larissa 1, which was en route to Ukraine. The incident occurred in Romanian territorial waters. The attack took place approximately 12.6 kilometers northeast of the city of Sfântu Gheorghe in Tulcea County. 

As a result of the collision with the drone, a cargo crane on board was damaged, but a fire was averted. The ship’s captain immediately reported the incident to the Romanian Navy.

Юлія Калабайда