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Naval forces from Romania, Turkey, and Bulgaria will monitor underwater infrastructure in the Black Sea, focusing on security for submarine cables and gas pipelines. This initiative, reported by BTA, aims to enhance maritime safety amid rising tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The mine countermeasure group, operational since 2024, will expand its mission due to increasing incidents affecting underwater infrastructure. Romania contributes Sandown-class minehunters equipped with advanced sonar and remote-controlled underwater drones for mine neutralization. The Turkish parliament must ratify relevant documents for the mission's extension, while Bulgaria and Romania have completed their procedures.