Ukraine–Russia

The Guardian reports a drone strike on tanker Yara J in Romanian waters; crew safe

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Location
Romanian Black Sea coast
Importance
Standard

The Guardian reported that the tanker Yara J was struck by drones just inside Romanian waters late on Wednesday, 14 October, and that all crew were safe. It said an unnamed NATO military source told Reuters that the drones which struck two tankers in Romanian waters were of Russian origin; Romania’s president confirmed the strikes but did not assign responsibility.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast

The Guardian reports the strike and says Yara J’s crew were safe. It attributes the origin of drones striking two tankers in Romanian waters to an unnamed NATO military source via Reuters; Romania’s president confirmed the strikes but did not assign responsibility. No precise position or clock time is given.