Drone Attacks on Merchant Ships in the Black Sea Raise Alarms Across Europe and NATO

A series of drone attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, occurring near the coasts of NATO members Bulgaria and Romania, have prompted NATO to consider deploying anti-drone defenses in the region. Nearly two dozen sailors have been killed or reported missing. European and NATO officials are responding to what analysts describe as hybrid warfare tactics, as the Black Sea remains a vital corridor for global grain exports.