Crew missing after drone sinks ship in Black Sea off Bulgaria
Bulgaria's prime minister says the Russian war in Ukraine risks becoming a "global conflict" if it was not brought to an end, after drones struck two vessels in the Black Sea.
On Tuesday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that two civilian vessels were attacked in Bulgarian waters, resulting in one sinking and another sustaining significant damage. The attack, which Zelenskyy described as a Russian combined assault utilizing both maritime and aerial drones, was confirmed after discussions with Bulgarian authorities.
In his evening statement, Zelenskyy emphasized the need to fully collaborate with partners to bolster protection measures for Ukraine and other nations affected by Russian aggression. He also highlighted a similar attack in Romanian waters the day before, underscoring the ongoing escalation of Russian activities in the region. Zelenskyy warned that Russian drones were frequently entering Moldovan airspace and that Ukrainian ports have been targeted in multiple incidents, calling for robust and clear responses to Russian belligerence.
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