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Why is NATO sending more surveillance to the Black Sea?
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Ships are being hit in the Black Sea, and at least 23 sailors are reported missing or dead.
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NATO ambassadors met in Brussels on Tuesday and agreed to send support for surveillance, reconnaissance and forensics. NATO has not said which assets will go or when. A US Navy patrol plane landed at Varna on Sunday to fly patrols at Sofia's request.
Brussels and Varna
Romania has recorded 35 unauthorised drone incursions so far this year, against a far smaller count the year before.
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Romania's defence minister, Radu Miruță, gives his assessment: "The ones from last night were flying at 450 km/h, which leads us to think they were Russian-made Geran-4 drones with a turboprop engine." Moscow has not claimed responsibility. The North Atlantic Council holds a special session on Wednesday.
“The ones from last night were flying at 450 km/h, which leads us to think they were Russian-made Geran-4 drones with a turboprop engine.”
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- NRCAfter multiple deadly drone attacks on commercial shipping, NATO sends patrol aircraft and intelligence teams to the Black Sea
- The GuardianNato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks
- N-tvAfter Bulgaria's call for help: USA let maritime reconnaissance aircraft circle over the Black Sea
- Notícias ao MinutoNATO announces mobilization of additional assets to the Black Sea
- NewsITNATO strengthens surveillance in the Black Sea after attacks on ships
- EL PAÍSNATO will reinforce its presence in the Black Sea after the latest drone attacks