DIVYA DELHI : Ukraine has said a Russian drone attack resulted in the sinking of a vessel in Romanian waters, raising fresh concerns over the security of commercial shipping in the Black Sea region. According to Ukrainian officials, the vessel was struck during an overnight attack involving Russian drones. The incident reportedly occurred in waters near Romania, a NATO member and neighboring country of Ukraine. Details about the ship, its cargo and the extent of casualties were not immediately clear. The reported attack comes amid continued Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and maritime routes in the Black Sea. Ukraine has repeatedly warned that Russian drone and missile attacks pose risks to civilian vessels operating in the region. Romanian authorities are expected to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether the vessel was directly targeted or was caught in a wider attack. Any confirmed damage or casualties could further increase tensions in the strategically important Black Sea. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by commercial shipping as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with international officials closely monitoring developments around the Black Sea and nearby NATO waters
