A search and rescue operation is underway in the Black Sea following a suspected drone attack on the Wine Trader tanker, with eight of 12 crew members missing.
A suspected drone attack on the Wine Trader tanker has led to a search and rescue operation in the Black Sea, with eight crew members missing after the vessel caught fire off Romania's coast. The San Marino-flagged tanker reported explosions and a fire on Thursday morning, 13 nautical miles east of the mouth of the River Danube at Sulina.
Recent drone attacks in the region have raised concerns, with reports indicating the tanker was struck by two drones. Romania and Bulgaria are set to discuss invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty, which allows member states to request consultations if their territorial integrity or security is threatened.
Why it matters
The suspected drone attack on the Wine Trader tanker has forced a search and rescue operation in the Black Sea.
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What to watch
Watch for developments in the search and rescue operation as it continues in the Black Sea following the suspected drone attack.
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