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Two tankers hit by drones off Romania, crew missing
Original: Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed two tankers were hit by drones off Romania within 24 hours. All 17 crew aboard
Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed that two tankers were struck by drones off Romania within 24 hours. All 17 crew aboard the tanker Yara J survived. On the chemical tanker Wine Trader, five of 12 crew members were rescued while seven remain missing. Romania says it will take further action in response to the attacks.
Why now: Drone strikes on shipping in the Black Sea near NATO member Romania raise fears of spillover from the war in Ukraine and a possible military response.
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- Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed two tankers were hit by drones off Romania within 24 hours. All 17 crew aboard Yara J survived. Aboard the chemical tanker Wine Trader, five of 12 crew members were rescued while seven remain missing. Romania says it will take… · noelreports@mstdn.social · 7
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