Constanta:Moldova Moldova has issued a strong condemnation of an attack on a civilian vessel near Romania's territorial waters, which resulted in the death of one sailor and left three others missing.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with Romania, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, while commending Romanian search-and-rescue teams for their efforts. The ministry criticized Russia's actions in the Black Sea, stating that such escalations endanger civilian lives, threaten freedom of navigation, and undermine regional security. It called for an end to attacks on civilian shipping and emphasized the need for respect for international law.

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry also extended condolences to the family of the deceased sailor and expressed hope for the safe recovery of the three missing crew members. Romanian President Nicusor Dan previously reported that a drone strike had sunk a commercial vessel near Romania's territorial waters. The Comoros-flagged Khoryv was hit approximately 24 kilometers east of the Romanian port city of Constanta, leading to the rescue of nine crew members.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented on the incident, condemning the attack as a reckless escalation and a violation of international law. Russian officials had not commented on the incident at the time of publication.