Romanian foreign ministry says attack on grain ship in the Black Sea an 'unprecedented escalation'

Romania's foreign ministry said Friday an attack on a grain ship in Black Sea waters was an "unprecedented escalation" by Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in a missile attack in Black Sea waters near NATO member Romania, escalating tensions between Moscow and the military alliance.

 Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday (12 September) of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in a missile attack in Black Sea waters near NATO member Romania, escalating tensions between Moscow and the military alliance.