Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast

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Ukraine claimed responsibility for striking five cargo ships in the Sea of Azov and coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories, targeting vessels it says were carrying illegal cargo. The strikes mark an escalation in Ukraine's maritime operations against Russian supply lines. Meanwhile, Ukraine acknowledged that a drone blast in Romania, a NATO ally, that killed a civilian earlier this month was its own operation, an admission that could complicate its relationship with Western supporters. The incidents underscore the expanding scope of Ukraine's military campaign while raising questions about civilian casualties and cross-border operations.