War widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red lines

What happened: After seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the U.S.-led alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea. Another ship was struck on Oct. Why it matters: The unrelenting attacks show the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine expanding into a major challenge for NATO in the Black Sea, leaving littoral member states such as Romania and Bulgaria exposed. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

After seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the U.S.-led alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea. Another ship was struck on Oct.

The unrelenting attacks show the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine expanding into a major challenge for NATO in the Black Sea, leaving littoral member states such as Romania and Bulgaria exposed.