The Black Sea has become the most dangerous shipping lane in the world: since the beginning of the year, there have been more than 300 attacks on ships in the Black Sea, more than 30 crew members have been killed, and more than 20 people are missing, according to data published in the Wall Street Journal. By comparison, since the conflict between the United States and Iran began in late February, there have been about 130 attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas of the Middle East, resulting in the death of 25 crew members.

The Black Sea has become the most dangerous shipping lane in the world: since the beginning of the year, there have been more than 300 attacks on ships in the Black Sea, more than 30 crew members have been killed, and more than 20 people are missing, according to data published in the Wall Street Journal. By comparison, since the conflict between the United States and Iran began in late February, there have been about 130 attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas of the Middle East, resulting in the death of 25 crew members.