Bulgaria says drones hit two ships, crew missing, one vessel sunk
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Summary
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two commercial vessels were hit by drones in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone, with one ship sinking; a rescue effort was underway and crew members were missing. It was not immediately clear where the drones originated or who was responsible. Radev called the strikes a violation of international law. The attacks come as Russia has intensified strikes in the Black Sea amid its war against Ukraine.
Left-leaning
- Drones Hit Ships Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast, Prime Minister SaysNew York Times · Oct 6, 3:15 PM
Center
- Crew missing after drone sinks ship in Bulgaria's Black SeaReuters · Oct 6, 2:48 AM
- Bulgarian prime minister says 2 commercial vessels hit by drones in economic zoneAssociated Press · Oct 6, 4:56 AM
- Sailors missing after fresh attacks on Black Sea vessels, Bulgaria saysBBC News · Oct 6, 6:37 AM
Right-leaning
- Bulgarian PM: Drone Attack on 2 Commercial Vessels Is 'Blatant Violation of International Law'Newsmax · Oct 6, 7:12 AM