Search for missing crew after drones sink cargo ship off Bulgaria
A passing ferry found an overturned lifeboat and life jackets at the scene of the missing boat. A second ship was also attacked and both are Turkish-owned. A search is under way in the Black Sea for the crew of a cargo ship that sank after drones struck two commercial vessels off Bulgaria early on ...
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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- Zelenskyy: Russian drones attack civilian vessels in Bulgaria en.interfax.com.ua
- Crew missing after drone sinks ship in Black Sea off Bulgaria abc.net.au
- Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea aljazeera.com
