Romania blames Russia for deadly Black Sea ship attacks, foreign minister says
Romania's foreign minister attributed recent attacks on merchant ships to Russia; investigations into individual incidents remain ongoing.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu held Russia responsible for recent attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, according to statements reported by the Kyiv Post.
Țoiu said several merchant vessels had been struck in or near Romanian waters and reported eight deaths linked to attacks during the previous day. That toll is attributed to the minister and should not be confused with missing sailors on the individual vessel Wine Trader.
The San Marino-flagged Wine Trader reported an onboard fire near Sulina. Romanian rescue teams recovered five sailors, while seven were still being sought in the reporting supplied.
The minister said the incidents had been raised with NATO allies and other European partners. NATO was expected to hold consultations about the security of commercial shipping.
Romanian officials were still investigating individual attacks and had not disclosed conclusive evidence for the origin of every drone. The attribution of responsibility remains Romania's official position.
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What we know
- Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu held Russia responsible for recent attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, according to statements reported by the Kyiv Post.
- Țoiu said several merchant vessels had been struck in or near Romanian waters and reported eight deaths linked to attacks during the previous day. That toll is attributed to the minister and should not be confused with missing sailors on the individual vessel Wine Trader.
Not yet confirmed
- The final investigation findings have not been established.
Why it matters for Europe
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu held Russia responsible for recent attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, according to statements reported by the Kyiv Post.
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Questions and answers
- What happened?
- Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu held Russia responsible for recent attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, according to statements reported by the Kyiv Post.
- What remains unresolved?
- Investigations remain ongoing.
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