# 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.
- Title: Human Remains Found On Ship Struck In Black Sea Off Romanian…
- Summary: Bulgarian prosecutors report severely damaged human remains found on a San Marino-flagged ship hit by drone off Romania two weeks ago.
- Keywords: black sea, ship strike, romania, bulgaria, drone attack, human remains, san marino flag, wine trader, india, Ndtv
- Source: Ndtv — https://ndtv.com/world-news/human-remains-found-on-ship-struck-in-black-sea-off-romanian-coast-12298307
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- Topics: black sea, ship strike, romania, bulgaria, drone attack, human remains, san marino flag, wine trader, india, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bulgarian authorities discovered human remains on a San Marino-flagged vessel struck by a drone near Romania, with DNA testing ordered to identify victims.