Serious incident in the Black Sea. Merchant ship sunk by drone

Romanian institutions responsible for maritime navigation reported a dramatic event in the Black Sea. At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Maritime Coordination Center of the Romanian Maritime Authority received an alarm signal from the merchant ship Khoryv. The vessel was in danger 13 nautical miles from Constanta, outside Romanian territorial waters.

There were 13 crew members on board the ship - 10 Ukrainian citizens and three Azerbaijani citizens. After receiving the alarm signal, units of the Romanian Maritime Rescue Agency (ARSVOM) and the Ministry of Interior were immediately dispatched to action.

Rescue operation

According to representatives of the Romanian services, nine people have been rescued so far. Unfortunately, one body was also found. Three people are still wanted.

According to Romanian media, the Khoryv ship was hit by a drone, which led to its sinking.

The reaction of the President of Romania

Romanian President Nicusor Dan emphasized in a statement on Friday that the latest incident in the Black Sea is another element of Russian escalation. The president's statement is quoted by Reuters, which draws attention to the growing tensions and threats to shipping in this area.