Attacks on shipping near Romania and Bulgaria are testing NATO’s response and threatening navigation and grain exports, Reuters reported on November 3.
Analysts suspect Russian involvement in some attacks, while Moscow denies targeting Ukraine’s neighbours.
NATO has announced plans to deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones. Regional allies are seeking stronger air defences and surveillance capabilities.
The escalating maritime conflict has damaged ports and disrupted Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments. Diplomatic efforts to secure a limited maritime ceasefire continue amid concerns over food supplies.
