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Romania: 2 ships on fire in Black Sea, 7 crew missing

Deutsche Welle •
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In simple terms

Two chemical tankers have caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. The fires occurred after Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Tanker Rates Are Up, But So Is Ships’ SupplyOct 15, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News

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