# France extends maritime patrol aircraft deployment in Black Sea after cargo ship attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/130782

- Reuters, 2026-11-05 14:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/france-extends-maritime-patrol-planes-stay-black-sea-after-cargo-ship-attacks-2026-11-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aec8e415a9cd5000104dd6b

> A French maritime patrol aircraft sent to Romania to strengthen surveillance after deadly attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea will remain there for several more weeks, its commander said Thursday.

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