Two ships ablaze in Romanian Black Sea waters, seven missing

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Two chemical tankers caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea after Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace, DW reported. Seven crew members are missing and a search and rescue operation is under way. The attacks are the latest in a series off Romania and Bulgaria in recent weeks.

Why it matters：Repeated attacks on shipping in the Black Sea raise insurance costs and threaten a key route for Ukrainian exports.

Key points

  • Two chemical tankers caught fire in Romanian Black Sea waters
  • Seven crew members are missing
  • Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace

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