Explosion at Romanian Black Sea Resort Sparks Naval Response

A suspected naval mine exploded off the coast of the Romanian resort town of Costinești on the Black Sea, raising concerns amid increased tensions linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the blast. Romania has previously defused five Russian sea mines in the Black Sea since the start of the war in Ukraine. The incident comes as Russia has targeted Ukrainian ports and the West presses Moscow to end its blockade of the Black Sea.