Romania says it has uncovered a suspected Russian-directed sabotage network tied to defense-industrial infrastructure, while a localized ceasefire around Oleshky has now begun and the broader war continues. Today’s NATO Morning SITREP also breaks down the latest Black Sea shipping claims, Sweden’s unmanned Baltic surveillance mission, NATO mine-countermeasures activity, and the key developments to watch over the next 72 hours.

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A deadly drone strike near Romania, restored U.S. missile-warning support for Ukraine, and a major NATO reinforcement exercise in Latvia are shaping the security picture this Monday. This Weekend Update of the NATO Morning SITREP breaks down the KHORYV sinking, Russia’s unverified claims of additional shipping attacks, the limited Oleshky ceasefire, NATO’s Black Sea response, and the developments to watch over the next 72 hours.

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Romanian President Nicușor Dan has confirmed that a drone struck and sank the commercial vessel KHORYV near Constanța, marking a significant escalation in the Black Sea security picture. This special SIGACT edition breaks down what’s now confirmed, what still isn’t, and the NATO decisions that could follow.

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