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Drone attack leaves Wine Trader ablaze, 7 missing off Romania

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Romanian naval authorities said a drone attack set the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader ablaze off Romania’s coast.
The explosion occurred 13 nautical miles east of the Danube mouth at Sulina at 07:00 (05:00 GMT).
Seven of the 12 crew members remain missing while four are confirmed alive.
President Nicusor Dan confirmed the Wine Trader and the Yara J were struck by drones, prompting NATO Article 4 talks with Bulgaria.

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Romanian naval authorities said a drone attack set the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader ablaze off Romania’s coast.
The explosion occurred 13 nautical miles east of the Danube mouth at Sulina at 07:00 (05:00 GMT).
Seven of the 12 crew members remain missing while four are confirmed alive.
President Nicusor Dan confirmed the Wine Trader and the Yara J were struck by drones, prompting NATO Article 4 talks with Bulgaria.