Romanian fighter jets F-16 shot down two drones of unknown origin over the Black Sea, and the incident occurred while they were performing airspace surveillance missions. #CrnoMore #NATO #Rumunjska (translated)
Russia denies accusations of attacking ships in the Black Sea, claiming that these accusations are an attempt by Kiev to discredit Moscow and spur Western military and financial aid to Ukraine. #Rusija #Ukrajina #Crnomore (translated)
A special session of the North Atlantic Council will be held to address the situation in the Black Sea. "These attacks are unacceptable and must stop," stated President Dan on X, emphasizing that "lives, global trade, and critical infrastructure are at risk." On Wednesday night and Thursday morning, an oil tanker and another for chemicals were "hit" by "two drones," said Nicusor Dan. #CrnoMore #NATO #Rusija (translated)
NATO will discuss recent drone attacks in the Black Sea at the next summit, which are believed to be the responsibility of Russia, highlighting the urgent need for these attacks to stop due to endangered lives and global trade. #CrnoMore #NATO #Rusija (translated)
"It makes no sense for Ukraine to attack its own ships and crews given that the outcome of all these attacks benefits Russia. Logic indeed points to that conclusion. The problem is that we cannot prove it," said Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev before parliament. #CrnoMore #NapadDronovima #SigurnostPomorskogPrometa (translated)
Romania is investigating a possible drone attack following an explosion on a tanker near its Black Sea coast, raising concerns about the safety of maritime traffic in the region. #CrnoMore #NapadDronovima #SigurnostPomorskogPrometa (translated)
A fire broke out on a commercial ship anchored in Romanian waters after an explosion, and Defense Minister Radu Miruta confirmed that the sailors extinguished the fire before the rescue teams arrived and that no one was injured. #CrnoMore #Eksplozija #Dronovi (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the ships were hit by Russian drones. #CrnoMore #Ukrajina #Rat (translated)
- We have already strengthened our defensive posture on the eastern flank and we will continue to monitor the security environment, adapting deterrence and defense measures as needed. #CrnoMore #Ukrajina #Rat (translated)
Although Bulgarian authorities do not have solid evidence on the basis of which they could officially accuse a certain party of the attacks, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that the consequences of the incident could work in Russia's favor. #CrnoMore #Ukrajina #Rat (translated)
During the raid with unmanned aircraft along the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea, two merchant ships were hit, one sank, and a total of 11 sailors are missing, which further increases concerns about the safety of navigation in the area due to the escalation of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. #CrnoMore #Ukrajina #Rat (translated)
"I spoke with the Bulgarian Prime Minister about the recent attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea. NATO will continue to work closely with allies in the region. We have already strengthened our presence on the eastern flank and will continue to monitor the security situation and adjust deterrence and defense measures as needed." NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the North Atlantic Alliance will adjust deterrence and defense measures if necessary. #CrnoMore #Rusija #Ukrajina (translated)
"The Black Sea has become yet another battlefield for the escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine. This is unacceptable." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attacks. #CrnoMore #Rusija #Ukrajina (translated)
Mitrofanova stated that she understands such logic, but there is no information from the Russian Ministry of Defense about the attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea. #CrnoMore #Rusija #Ukrajina (translated)
"We lack solid, clear evidence to make accusations against any specific party. However, it makes no sense for Ukraine to destroy its own ships. Logic suggests that the Russian Federation benefits from this," said Radev. #CrnoMore #Rusija #Ukrajina (translated)
In Eastern Europe, a new escalation front has emerged following a Russian drone attack on two cargo ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, resulting in one ship sinking and 11 sailors missing, which has led to Bulgaria's call for assistance from NATO and the European Union. #CrnoMore #Rusija #Ukrajina (translated)
A difficult operation in very rough seas. "A difficult operation in very rough seas. The border police boat 514 – Burgas, with a nine-member crew, carried out a risky rescue operation for the crew of a distressed ship during the night, while the waves at sea were higher than three degrees on the Beaufort scale," wrote Demerdžijev along with the footage. #CrnoMore #RuskiDronovi #SpašavanjeMornara (translated)
Footage of the dramatic rescue of 15 crew members from the ship Chelsea 3, which was hit by Russian drones in the Black Sea, has been released as the search continues for another 13 sailors from the sunken vessel. #CrnoMore #RuskiDronovi #SpašavanjeMornara (translated)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the Black Sea is becoming a new battleground for the escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine and that this is unacceptable. #CrnoMore #Rusija #NATO (translated)
Rutte stated that NATO will continue to work closely with allies in the Black Sea, reminding that the alliance has already strengthened its presence on the eastern flank and will adjust its deterrence and defense measures as necessary. #CrnoMore #Rusija #NATO (translated)
