Romania plans to expand naval mission to protect against Russian attacks
15.08.2025 - 13:11
Patrols of energy infrastructure and trade routes may be added to mine clearance operations in the Black Sea.
Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey intend to expand a joint operational group for mine clearance in the Black Sea, Romanian Defense Minister Ionut Moșteanu told Reuters.
The countries will include patrol units in the group to protect energy facilities and maritime trade routes from possible Russian attacks.
According to Moșteanu, the Black Sea will remain a “battlefield” for Russia, so regional allies must strengthen deterrence measures.
“We must protect energy infrastructure, maritime trade and freedom of navigation. These are our goals, and we will defend them,” the minister stressed.
He also reported “almost daily” attempts to jam GPS signals in the region, suggesting that Russia is behind this.
The day before, USM reported that about 18 anti-ship mines were discovered off the shores of the Tuzli Estuaries National Park.
