Another Cargo Ship Sinks in Romanian Territorial Waters... "Russian Drone Attack"

Another cargo ship has sunk in the Black Sea near Romania following a drone attack, Reuters and AFP reported on the 23rd (local time).

According to foreign media, Romanian authorities announced that the Comorian-flagged vessel Horiu sank in waters 13 nautical miles (approx. 24 km) off the Romanian port of Constanta on the same day.

The accident resulted in one crew member dead and three missing.

The 13 crew members on board were reportedly of Ukrainian and Azerbaijani nationalities.

Romanian President Nicușor Daniel Dan stated that the vessel was hit by a drone, calling it "part of Russia's escalating offensive in the war in Ukraine."

Recently, an increasing number of vessels have been targeted by Russian drones in the territorial waters of Romania and Bulgaria near the Black Sea.

At least seven cargo ships have been attacked recently, leaving 30 crew members dead or missing.

Russia has recently intensified its offensive targeting Black Sea and Danube ports, which serve as Ukraine's primary grain export routes.

(Photo: Reuters, Yonhap News)
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