Two ships struck by drones off Bulgarian coast in Black Sea
One vessel sank and another was damaged in attacks of unknown origin; rescue operations recovered 16 people total.
At a glance
- Two merchant ships struck by drones off Bulgarian coast
- One ship sank; the other was damaged
- 16 people rescued in total from both vessels
- Origin of drones remains unknown
Drones of unknown origin attacked two merchant ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Monday morning, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev. One vessel sank while the other was damaged in the incident.
Rescue operations recovered one person from the sunken ship and 15 from the damaged vessel. Radev condemned the attacks, describing them as a threat to crew safety and security in the Black Sea, and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
Why it matters
The incident marks a security threat to commercial shipping in the Black Sea and raises questions about maritime safety in the region.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldTwo ships hit by drones of unknown origin off Bulgarian coast – Europe live
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