The Romanian Air Force scrambled fighter jets in response to the threat
Near the Romanian city of Sulina, three commercial ships were struck by drones on the evening of November 14. Romanian Prime Minister Luka Niculescu condemned the attack as a violation of international law and a security threat to the Black Sea region. This was reported by Ukrinform, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The incident near the Danube Delta took place late on the evening of November 14. According to the Romanian Ministry of Defence, radar systems detected unidentified aerial targets, forcing the country’s air force to scramble fighter jets on two occasions to patrol the area.
Government response
Romanian Prime Minister Luka Niculescu officially condemned the attack on the merchant fleet, stressing the unacceptability of such provocations. The head of government noted that these aggressive actions are directly linked to the consequences of the war waged by russia against Ukraine, which is destabilizing the overall security environment.
“I am in constant contact with the relevant authorities; the safety of sailors is our absolute priority,” Luka Niculescu stated. The official added that Bucharest continues to coordinate with NATO allies to bolster Black Sea security and monitor the airspace.
Situation in the Black Sea region
It is worth noting that this is not the first maritime incident near the Romanian coast in recent times. Previously, in October, the ship Khoryv sank near the Romanian city of Constanta, resulting in the death of a Ukrainian citizen and injuries to four other crew members.
Photo: Ukrinform
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