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Nearly 50 ships attacked in Black Sea this month
Maritime analysts say nearly 50 commercial vessels have been attacked in the Black Sea in October. One, the Dignity, was sunk by a drone off Romania, killing a crew member and leaving three missing. NATO has stepped up patrols and radar coverage.
Why it matters
The attacks have halted much of the traffic through a major grain and trade corridor.
Background
Romania is a NATO member on the Black Sea. Its president has blamed Russia for the strike on the Dignity.
The story so far
- Seven missing after tanker catches fire off Romania
- Seven missing after tanker catches fire off Romanian coast
- Nearly 50 ships attacked in Black Sea this month
Sources
- CBC News ↗Oct 24, 4:00 AM ET
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