Cargo Vessel Struck by Drone, Black Sea, off Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania
Issued: 2 days ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-11-13 21:40:00 | CWD Notification 005- (Nov 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | OSINT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that the Palau-flagged, General Cargo Ship, LARISSA 1 (IMO 9154268), was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst underway approximately 8 nautical miles east of Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania, within Romanian territorial waters. The vessel was transiting towards the Romanian port of Sulina, with a Ukrainian port reportedly its final destination. The drone struck and damaged a cargo crane onboard the vessel. The Master reported that all crew members are safe and that the impact did not cause a fire. No further damage assessment has been reported. Romanian authorities have been notified and an investigation is ongoing. The origin of the drone has not been established. | |||||