Drone attacks on merchant vessels in Black Sea off Bulgaria, one ship sinks
Two merchant vessels, ALFA WATAN and ABLE, were struck by drones in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone, with ALFA WATAN sinking and ABLE catching fire.
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Drone attacks on merchant vessels in Black Sea off Bulgaria, one ship sinks
First report 1d agoLast update 6h agoMultiple sources report the drone attacks on two merchant vessels, the sinking of ALFA WATAN, and the rescue operation for the crew.
Bulgarian authorities have officially halted the search and rescue operation for the missing crew of the sunken ALFA WATAN, finding no trace of survivors.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the drone attacks as a "blatant violation of international law" but stated it's unclear if Russia or Ukraine is responsible.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blames Russia for the drone strikes on civilian vessels in Bulgarian waters, stating Ukraine's forces were not operating in the area.
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