NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping
The alliance is boosting surveillance and forensic support after attacks on commercial ships killed or left missing at least 23 sailors, officials said.
- NATO announced Tuesday it will deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, and drones to the Black Sea to bolster surveillance following drone strikes on commercial shipping near Romania and Bulgaria.
- At least 23 sailors are missing or dead after drones struck two chemical tankers and five other cargo vessels over 10 days near Romania and Bulgaria, disrupting a vital shipping route.
- U.S. Army Colonel Martin Martin L. O'Donnell confirmed members are sending forensic teams to identify explosives used in the strikes. A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on Sunday to assist with surveillance.
- NATO principal spokesperson Allison Hart stated the alliance has "strengthened our posture along the eastern flank, including with counter-drone capabilities," adding NATO will "ensure that we are ready and able to address any threat."
- Despite links to the war in Ukraine, NATO has not attributed the attacks to any specific country, prioritizing situational awareness and regional security over escort missions or direct conflict.
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The members of NATO, the main military alliance of the West, have agreed to strengthen their positions in the Black Sea, one of the stages of the war waged by Russia by Ukraine and today one of the most dangerous areas for international navigation. In the last two weeks, at least seven ships have been sunk near two countries of the organization, leaving nearly 30 crew members dead or missing and lighting alerts on the real intentions of Russian …
NATO strengthens security in the Black Sea after attacks on merchant ships. The Allies are sending additional patrol aircraft, drones and radar systems.
In the Black Sea, NATO announces the strengthening of its presence with patrol aircraft, radars and drones, following deadly drone attacks on ships. These incidents, affecting maritime routes...
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