Ștefan Radu Oprea, după atacul cu drone asupra navelor comerciale din Marea Neagră: „O nouă amenințare gravă”

Romanian Defense Minister Ștefan Radu Oprea condemned drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, highlighting a recent incident involving a container ship. He emphasized the threat to maritime security and navigation freedom due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which affects regional safety. The minister noted that Romania will collaborate with NATO allies to enhance maritime surveillance and response capabilities. The attacked vessel, heading to Constanța, was struck by three drones near Bulgaria, prompting the evacuation of its crew. The ship sustained significant damage and was reported to be listing.