Unprecedented Escalation: Russia's Attack on Grain Ship Heightens Tensions

Romania's foreign ministry condemned Russia's attack on a grain ship in the Black Sea, calling it an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The strike, involving strategic bombers, targeted a civilian vessel near NATO member Romania, intensifying tensions between Russia and the military alliance.

Romania's foreign ministry condemned Russia's assault on a civilian grain ship in the Black Sea on Friday, calling it an 'unprecedented escalation' in the conflict with Ukraine.

On Thursday, Ukraine accused Russia of utilizing strategic bombers to target the grain vessel in a missile attack near NATO member Romania.

The provocative strike has significantly raised tensions between Moscow and the military alliance, drawing sharp international criticism.

(With inputs from agencies.)