A drone struck the Comoros-flagged commercial ship Khoryv about 13 nautical miles off Romania, just outside its territorial waters, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said Friday. Romania’s Interior Ministry said the vessel was badly damaged, capsized and partly sank. Nine sailors were rescued; one died and three remained missing. Dan called the incident part of Russia’s escalation of the war in Ukraine.
WHO:A drone struck the commercial ship Khoryv, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said.
WHAT:A drone struck the ship, killing one sailor and leaving three missing.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Black Sea off Romania
WHY:The reason for the strike was not established; Dan characterized the incident as part of Russia’s escalation of the war in Ukraine.
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