France Extends Maritime Patrol Plane's Stay in Black Sea After Cargo Ship Attacks

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A French maritime patrol aircraft deployed to Romania to bolster surveillance after a series of deadly strikes on merchant ships in the Black Sea on the edge of NATO's eastern flank will extend its stay by several weeks, its commander said on Thursday.

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