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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement on the latest developments in the Black Sea that a civilian vessel carrying Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew members had been struck off the coast of Romania.

Von der Leyen stated that the attacks endangered the lives of innocent people and clearly violated international law.

Von der Leyen extended her condolences to the family and loved ones of the sailor who lost his life in the attack and expressed support for the families of the three missing crew members. She also thanked the teams conducting search and rescue operations.