Bulgaria seeks NATO, EU help after drone strikes sink ship, 11 missing
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Summary
A Ukrainian cargo ship sank after drones struck it and another vessel overnight in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast, prompting rescue operations. Eleven crew members remain missing, local officials say. Bulgaria's prime minister summoned Russia's ambassador, saying all logic suggested Russia was responsible. The attacks are the latest in a series on commercial shipping, and Bulgaria is now seeking assistance from NATO and the European Union.
Center
- Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysAssociated Press · Oct 13, 5:14 AM
- 11 crew of Ukrainian ship missing after drone strikes off BulgariaUPI · Oct 13, 6:18 AM
- Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attackBBC News · Oct 13, 6:57 AM
Right-leaning
- 5 questions about the drone attacks on ships off BulgariaWashington Times · Oct 13, 2:34 PM