Unmanned aerial vehicles attacked three commercial vessels off the coast of Sulina in the Danube Delta area, prompting the Romanian Air Force to scramble fighter jets twice. This was stated by the State Secretary of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luca Niculescu.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, November 14. According to Niculescu, radars of the Romanian Ministry of Defense detected aerial targets near the Danube Delta.
"These incidents are unacceptable and constitute a violation of international law. They reflect the deterioration of the security situation caused by Russia's prolonged war against Ukraine," the minister stated.
According to him, he is in constant contact with the relevant authorities, and the safety of sailors is an absolute priority.
Romania, together with its allies, will continue to take all necessary measures to strengthen security in the Black Sea. This issue remains a top priority for the government in close cooperation with regional partners and NATO.
Incidents involving civilian vessels in the Black Sea off the Romanian coast are not happening for the first time.
