Two cargo ships struck by drones off Bulgaria; one sinks
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Bulgarian authorities say two commercial vessels were struck in the Black Sea and one sank; responsibility remains unconfirmed.
Key takeaways
Bulgarian authorities say two commercial vessels were struck in the Black Sea and one sank; responsibility remains unconfirmed.
What happened
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two commercial vessels were hit by drones off Bulgaria on 13 October and one sank. AP reported five sailors rescued from the sunken ship while a search for 11 others continued. All 15 people aboard the second vessel were evacuated. Authorities had not established who launched the drones.
Why it matters
The incident raises risks for civilian shipping and crews in a waterway already affected by war. Attribution is unresolved and must not be presented as fact.
What to watch
Watch the search-and-rescue operation, verified vessel and casualty updates, and the Bulgarian investigation.
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