A Liberian-flagged vessel traveling from Egypt to Ukraine was struck off the coast of Romania in an attack likely linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

According to Ukrinform, Reuters reported that Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced this.

"Last night, ​the LPG Gas Lisbon, a Liberian-flagged vessel, was ​hit outside Romanian territorial waters, approximately 20 nautical miles (40 km) off the Romanian coast," Dan wrote on the social network ​X.

He added that Romanian rescue workers evacuated the crew, including three injured crew members. A tugboat was also dispatched to ensure that the vessel does not drift and pose a danger to navigation.

"State institutions are on alert and will clarify the circumstances, ​causes, and ​responsibilities related ⁠to this serious incident, most likely part of the illegal war ​of aggression of the Russian Federation ​against ⁠Ukraine," Dan said.

As reported by Ukrinform, on June 30, debris from a Russian drone equipped with a warhead was discovered in Romania; the warhead was destroyed on site by specialists from the country’s Ministry of National Defense.

Photo: x.com/NicusorDanRO