# Civilian cargo ship sinks off Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say

https://mins.news/en/item/112809

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-23 13:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/civilian-cargo-ship-sinks-off-coast-of-romania-after-russian-drone-strike-authorities-say/

> Romanian authorities said the Comoros-flagged Khoryv, crewed by Ukrainians and Azerbaijanis, sank after a Russian drone hit it near Romania’s Black Sea coast on Oct. 23. One of the 13 crew members was confirmed dead, three were missing and nine were rescued. President Nicusor Dan called the attack another tragic consequence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and urged Moscow to accept ceasefire proposals. NATO plans to step up its Black Sea presence.

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