Drone attacked vessel in Romanian territorial waters that was heading for Ukraine
In the territorial waters of Romania, approximately 12 kilometres north of the town of Sfântu Gheorghe, a drone struck a vessel flying the Palau flag.
This is reported by Digi 24, as relayed by Censor.NET.
What is known
It is reported that the vessel Larissa 1 was en route to Sulina, with Ukraine as its final destination.
According to preliminary reports, the attack was reported at 21:40 on Friday. The ship’s captain reported that none of the crew members were injured and that no fire broke out following the strike.
It is reported that the drone destroyed only the loading crane.
Romanian Defence Minister Ștefan-Radu Oprea, who was at the military port of Constanța on Saturday, confirmed the incident and said that an investigation was under way.
"We are constantly receiving updates. I was also informed last night that a drone had been hit; there were no casualties or damage there," said the minister.
Romania is tracking targets on the water and in the air
He added that the Romanian authorities are constantly monitoring objects detected in the waters or near the country’s airspace. He pointed out that at least two air raid alerts were issued on Friday in Tulcea County.
"We are detecting drones approaching Romania, its airspace or over water. Each time, we respond by attempting, where necessary, to identify and prevent threats, and then, if required, to engage the targets," said the Defence Minister.
