Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Romania: Ship Hit Off Coast Likely Linked to Russia-Ukraine War
A ship called LPG Gas Lisbon, which was sailing from Egypt to Ukraine, was hit by something off the coast of Romania.
The Romanian president thinks this might be because of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Three people on the ship were hurt, and Romanian rescuers helped them.
Russia says it's not their fault and blames Ukraine.
Everyone is trying to figure out what really happened.
A Liberian-flagged vessel, LPG Gas Lisbon, was hit off Romania’s coast.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan suggests the attack is likely linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Romanian rescuers evacuated the crew, including three injured members.
Russia denies responsibility, blames Ukraine, or calls it a provocation.
State institutions are on alert to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
- Who
- Romanian President Nicusor Dan, Russian officials
- What
- A Liberian-flagged vessel was hit off Romania’s coast
- When
- July 21
- Where
- 20 nautical miles off the Romanian coast
- Why
- Likely linked to Russia's war on Ukraine, according to Romanian President Nicusor Dan
Romania and Ukraine
Russia
Responsibility for the Attack
Romania and Ukraine
Romanian President Nicusor Dan suggests the attack is likely linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia
Russia denies responsibility, blames Ukraine, or calls it a provocation.
- Vessel Name
- LPG Gas Lisbon
- Flag
- Liberian
- Location of Incident
- 20 nautical miles off Romanian coast
- Injured Crew Members
- 3
- Date of Incident
- July 21