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NATO deploys more planes to Black Sea after drone strikes
NATO is sending additional patrol aircraft and personnel to the Black Sea following a series of drone attacks the alliance blames on Russia.
In brief
NATO is sending additional patrol aircraft and personnel to the Black Sea following a series of drone attacks the alliance blames on Russia. NATO is deploying additional patrol aircraft, radar systems and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after drone attacks widely blamed on Russia. Originally reported by Al…
Drone attacks hit Black Sea shipping
A series of deadly drone attacks struck the Black Sea region, widely blamed on Russia but denied by the Kremlin. The attacks targeted cargo ships off Bulgaria's coast.
NATO's response to the attacks
NATO is deploying additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, explosive exploitation teams, intelligence personnel, drones and more to the Black Sea.
“Allies have or will send additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, explosive exploitation teams, intelligence personnel, drones and more to the Black Sea.”
NATO spokesman announces deployment
Colonel Martin O'Donnell announced the deployment on Tuesday, saying NATO allies have or will send the additional assets to strengthen the alliance's presence in the region.
The bottom line
NATO is deploying additional patrol aircraft, radar systems and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after drone attacks widely blamed on Russia.
