Drone Strikes in the Black Sea Raise Fears of Russian Escalation to Test NATO's Response
At least 25 crew members are missing after drone strikes on seven cargo vessels raised fears of a Russian push to probe NATO's response, officials said.
- Drone attacks this month struck at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea off Romania and Bulgaria, leaving two people dead and at least 25 missing in the two countries' exclusive economic zones.
- Attacks in exclusive economic zones threaten global shipping routes, with alliance members wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test NATO's support for Ukraine amid its war against Moscow.
- On Tuesday, rescuers evacuated 15 crew from the Ukraine-operated Chelsea, while 11 crew from the Dignity remain missing; a Thursday drone strike on the San Marino-flagged Wine Trader left five rescued and seven missing.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met Thursday with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Romanian President Nicusor Dan, stating NATO has "strengthened our posture along the eastern flank including with increasing counter-drone capabilities."
- Defense analyst Radu Tudor raised uncertainty about whether Article 5's mutual defense guarantee covers strikes in exclusive economic zones, noting "And it seems that until now, it isn't.
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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO’s response
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President…
Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO’s response – WTOP News
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgari
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering
Drone attacks in the Black Sea raised tensions: It is feared that Putin is testing NATO - In the attacks that took place in the exclusive economic zones of two NATO members, two people were killed, while at least 25 people are missing
A series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea left ships on fire and sailors missing, while NATO increases its counter-droon capabilities and evaluates strengthening maritime security near Romania and Bulgaria. The attribution of attacks to Russia is not publicly confirmed in all cases.
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