### [2026-10-23](/feed/2026/10/23/index.md)

##### Russo-Ukrainian war
# A merchant ship is hit by drones of unknown origins in the Romanian Black Sea, killing a crew member and leaving three more missing. Nine people are rescued. 

Romania rescues nine sailors and recovers one body after merchant ship sends Black Sea distress call off Constanta; three remain missing


### Sources:

1. [Turkiye Today](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/romania-rescues-9-from-black-sea-ship-after-drone-attack-3230869?s=1) [Image](https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/10/23/romania-rescues-9-from-black-sea-ship-after-drone-attack-3230869_20261023120600.jpg)

### Changes:

1. A merchant ship is hit by drones of unknown origins in Romania's Black Sea water, killing a crew member and leaving three more missing. Nine people are rescued.  _2026-10-23 20:17:03 (First version)_
1. A merchant ship is hit by drones of unknown origins in the Romanian Black Sea, killing a crew member and leaving three more missing. Nine people are rescued.  _(Current version)_

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