🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen warns of growing danger to civilian shipping in the Black Sea after attacks on commercial vessels
What happened
Commercial vessels have been targeted in the Black Sea, with two ships hit in Bulgaria's economic zone and another sinking after catching fire off the Romanian coast, resulting in reported casualties. The incidents occurred while the ship was carrying Ukrainian grain. The circumstances surrounding the attacks are still being established. Commercial ships and their crews are being targeted.
Why it matters
The security situation in the Black Sea is becoming increasingly concerning, posing risks to commercial shipping and regional trade. The incidents highlight the growing security challenges facing commercial navigation and critical maritime infrastructure along the eastern flank of the European Union. The Black Sea remains a key maritime corridor for grain exports and regional trade.
Key facts
- Two commercial vessels were hit in Bulgaria's economic zone in the Black Sea
- A Turkish-owned cargo vessel carrying Ukrainian grain caught fire and sank off the Romanian coast
- Commercial ships and their crews are being targeted, with lives already lost at sea
- The situation in the Black Sea is increasingly concerning according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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