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Black Sea Drone Attacks and NATO Escalation Fears
A series of drone strikes on cargo vessels in the Black Sea near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria has raised fears that Russia is testing the alliance's resolve, with casualties and missing persons reported.
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A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has reportedly left some alliance members wondering whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to test NATO's support for Ukraine (Arab News, October 16). The attacks, which occurred in the two countries' exclusive economic zones, reportedly threaten a global shipping route and have left two people dead, with at least 25 still missing (Arab News, October 16).