The movement of sea and river vessels in the northern and southern…
The movement of sea and river vessels in the northern and southern ports of the Romanian port of Constanța has been suspended due to the threat of an explosion, according to Digi24 TV channel.
Consensus
- Movement of sea and river vessels was suspended in both northern and southern ports of Constanța.
- The suspension was due to threats of explosions reported via phone calls.
- Phone numbers used for the threats were registered in Ukraine and Poland.
- Personnel were evacuated from the port building and surrounding areas.
- The port area was cordoned off by law enforcement authorities.
- Suspicious baggage was found near the passenger terminal.
- Messages warned that explosives were disguised as ordinary objects and could not be detected before detonation.
Points of divergence
- The audio messages were likely generated by artificial intelligence, according to Romania's acting defense minister Radu Mireață. — kommersant
- Five maritime drones were previously detected and destroyed in the Black Sea waters, some equipped with explosives. — kommersant
- The threat call was received by emergency services around 11:30 local time. — kommersant
- Messages stated that several bombs were planted in the port building and passenger terminal. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Movement of ships in Constanța ports suspended due to explosion threat — Коммерсантъ
- Ship movement suspended in Constanța ports — Вести