Ukraine–Russia

AGERPRES reports a fire on a Comoros-flagged vessel near Sulina; attack claim unconfirmed

ATTACK
Location
Romanian territorial waters near Sulina
Importance
Standard

AGERPRES reports that a Comoros-flagged vessel near Sulina reported a fire on the evening of 14 October. Romania’s sea-rescue agency responded; the ship was empty and the fire had been extinguished. A seafarers’ union leader said the vessel had been targeted, but Defence Minister Radu Miruță said investigators were checking whether a drone hit it; MApN radar did not show a drone approaching the ship.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Miruță cere creșterea prezenței aliate în zona Mării Negre: Nu au ce căuta drone în spațiul aerian românesc, Miruță cere creșterea prezenței aliate în zona Mării Negre: Nu au ce căuta drone în spațiul aerian românesc

AGERPRES reports the fire and quotes a seafarers’ union leader alleging that the vessel was targeted. Defence Minister Radu Miruță said a possible drone hit was still being checked; MApN radar did not see a drone approaching the vessel. The report does not establish an attack, identify an attacker or name the vessel.