EC chief condemns attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea: Attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea unacceptable

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea unacceptable. According to her, the situation in the water area is of serious concern.

“Commercial ships — and innocent crews — are being targeted, with lives already lost at sea,” von der Leyen said.

On the eve of sea drones hit the tanker "Aframax Rio" off the coast of Sochi in the Black Sea. There were 23 Indian nationals on board. There were no casualties, but a fire broke out on the tanker. This morning, the Ministry of Transport announced the elimination of the fire. According to the agency, there was no oil leak in the sea.

In addition, on the same day on October 6, two merchant ships in the exclusive economic zone of Bulgaria in the Black Sea were hit by sea and air drones. One ship sank and the crew of the other was evacuated. On October 5, the Turkish cargo ship Royand Mammadov sank off the coast of Romania in the Black Sea after a fire. Two people were killed and 11 others were injured. The cause of the fire has not been officially disclosed.