Key facts
- A Liberian-flagged LPG tanker, the Gas Lisbon, was struck approximately 20 nautical miles off Romania's coast.
- The vessel was en route to the Ukrainian port of Reni from Alexandria, Egypt, carrying propane.
- Three crew members sustained injuries and were evacuated by Romanian rescuers.
- Romanian President Nicușor Dan suggested the strike was "most likely" the result of a Russian attack.
- Romanian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
A Liberian-flagged LPG tanker, the Gas Lisbon, was struck approximately 20 nautical miles off Romania's coast while en route to the Ukrainian port of Reni. Romanian President Nicușor Dan stated the incident was "most likely" the result of a Russian attack, calling it a "serious incident." Three crew members were injured and subsequently evacuated to shore by Romanian rescuers.
The vessel, carrying over 3,790 tonnes of propane from Alexandria, Egypt, reportedly caught fire after the strike. State authorities have been mobilized to investigate the circumstances, causes, and responsibilities related to the incident.
Romania, a member of NATO and the EU, has previously reported drone incursions into its airspace and territorial waters, which it attributes to the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian cities, with Ukraine's Air Force reporting the interception of 46 out of 58 drones launched from Russia overnight.