Near the Danube Delta, close to the Romanian town of Sulina, three commercial vessels were hit by drones. Romania’s Ministry of Defence radars also detected aerial targets in the area, prompting the Air Force to scramble fighter jets twice.
Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu wrote about this on the social network X.
According to him, the attack on the vessels took place on the evening of 14 November. The head of government said he remains in constant contact with the relevant authorities, and that the safety of seafarers is an absolute priority.
Niculescu described such incidents as unacceptable and in breach of international law.
“They point to a deterioration in the security situation caused by Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine,” the Prime Minister noted.
According to him, Romania, together with its allies, will continue to take the necessary measures to strengthen security in the Black Sea.
“This remains a key priority for the government, which is acting in close co-operation with regional partners and NATO,” Niculescu added.
- Since the beginning of 2026, more than 570 vessels have been attacked in the Black Sea, and at least 40 seafarers have been killed. As a result, the route has become more dangerous for commercial shipping than routes in the Persian Gulf.