Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters

The incident is the latest suspected Russian drone incursion, as fears grow that the war in Ukraine could spill over.Published On 5 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed a Russian drone attack for the sinking of a ship in Romania’s section of the Black Sea.Romania reported that two people were killed and 11 rescued when a grain ship caught fire and sank in its waters on Monday. The Ukrainian president’s claim suggests the incident is the latest in a series of suspected incursions along NATO’s eastern flank, and will fuel concerns that Moscow’s war in Ukraine could spill over.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Russia’s ‘new doctrine’ targets civilian sites in Ukraine, Zelenskyy sayslist 2 of 4Pick-up truck overturns trying to carry military chopper in Russialist 3 of 4Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyylist 4 of 4Trapped in occupied Oleshky: Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landminesend of list“A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters carrying corn and owned by Turkiye,” Zelenskyy wrote on social media.According to the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the coastguard was alert...