NATO to send additional patrol aircraft and drones to the Black Sea

NATO will send additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, and drones to the Black Sea. This decision was made against the backdrop of drone attacks on ships in the region. According to 1tv, the alliance's chief spokesperson, Alison Hart, stated that NATO has already strengthened its positions on the eastern flank, including by enhancing anti-drone capabilities. According to information from tabula-fb, which is being circulated based on Reuters, military spokesperson Martin O'Donnell commented on the issue. 1TV+2

In addition to technical equipment, NATO member countries will send intelligence personnel and groups of specialists to the region, who will conduct examinations of explosive materials. According to 1tv, NATO has not linked the recent attacks to any specific country. 1TV+1

According to 1tv, seven sailors were declared missing as a result of an attack on two chemical tankers off the coast of Romania last week, and in the last ten days, at least five cargo ships have been attacked off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria. 1TV