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Greek-flagged tanker reportedly struck by a drone off Sulina
Maritime.bg reports that a Greek-flagged chemical tanker was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle on 14 November 2026, less than five nautical miles from the Romanian coast off Sulina, and that a fire broke out on its deck. The report comes from a single source; Romanian authorities have not confirmed the strike, and the ship’s name and the crew’s condition are unknown.
Affected ships
Greek-flagged chemical tanker
Damaged
- Cause:
- Aerial drone
- Casualties (publicly confirmed):
- The crew’s condition is unknown.
According to Maritime.bg, video from ships in the area shows a fire on deck.
Sources
Maritime.bg · maritime.bg
Гръцки танкер-химикаловоз е поразен от дрон в териториалното море на РумънияOther
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