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Human Remains Found On Ship Struck In Black Sea Off Romanian Coast
Bulgarian prosecutors report severely damaged human remains found on a San Marino-flagged ship hit by drone off Romania two weeks ago.
In brief
Bulgarian prosecutors report severely damaged human remains found on a San Marino-flagged ship hit by drone off Romania two weeks ago. Bulgarian authorities discovered human remains on a San Marino-flagged vessel struck by a drone near Romania, with DNA testing ordered to identify victims. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Human Remains Discovery
Bulgarian prosecutors report severely damaged human remains found during debris-clearing operations on a ship struck by drone off Romanian coast.
“During debris-clearing operations, severely damaged human remains were discovered”
Vessel Details
The vessel, sailing under San Marino flag, matches the Wine Trader, a chemical tanker hit on October 15 about 24 kilometres southeast of Sulina.
Victim Count Uncertain
DNA testing ordered to identify victims; condition of remains makes exact body count impossible to determine.
Initial Casualties
Seven crew members reported missing after strike, five rescued, with at least six victims likely.
Drone Strike Pattern
At least nine merchant vessels struck by drones off Romanian and Bulgarian Black Sea coasts since early October, leaving 34 dead or missing.
What matters most
Bulgarian authorities discovered human remains on a San Marino-flagged vessel struck by a drone near Romania, with DNA testing ordered to identify victims.
