Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea
Bulgaria launches search operation after Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinks at scene of attack.
Two merchant ships were attacked by unidentified drones off the coast of Bulgaria, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev. The crew of the first ship was evacuated, while the second ship sank, leaving the fate of its crew unknown. The incident occurred approximately 110 kilometers off Bulgaria's coast, within the nation's exclusive economic zone.
This marks the first known drone attack on civilian ships in Bulgarian waters since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine commenced. The origin of the drones remains uncertain. A source cited by Reuters suggested Russia was likely responsible for the attack, although confirmation has not been made.
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