Drone attacks sink one ship and damage another off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that two ships were hit by drones off the country's Black Sea coast, resulting in one vessel sinking. Reports identify the Ukrainian-owned ship Chelsea 3 as one of the vessels impacted, noting that all crew members were safely accounted for.
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A drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria has resulted in the sinking of one vessel and damage to a second ship. The incident, which occurred in the Black Sea, marks the second such assault on commercial shipping in the region within a single week.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed the details of the attack on Tuesday. He characterized the strikes as intolerable and expressed significant concern regarding the current state of maritime security in the area.
The vessel that sank has been identified in reports as a Ukrainian-owned ship. Additionally, the Maltese-flagged vessel Chelsea 3 was reported to have been impacted during the assault.
Despite the severity of the damage sustained by the ships, all crew members involved in the incident were successfully rescued. Reports indicate that no injuries were sustained by those on board.
These events follow a similar pattern of maritime disruption recorded earlier this month. The recurring nature of these drone strikes has drawn attention to the escalating risks facing commercial vessels navigating the Black Sea.
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Drone sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, prime minister says - Reuters
Drone sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, prime minister says Reuters
3 hours agoDrone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says - Reuters
Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says Reuters
3 hours agoDrone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says
SOFIA, Oct 13 - Two ships were hit by drones off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and one of them sank, in the second such incident in a week, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Tuesday.
3 hours agoDrone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.
1 hour agoDrone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, second strike in a week
A drone assault near the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria led to one ship's sinking and damage to another. The Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was impacted, but all crew members were rescued unharmed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev labeled the attacks intolerable and emphasized maritime security concerns. Similar incidents were recorded earlier in the month, highlighting rising threats to commercial shipping.
2 hours ago · ARYAN SINGH