Von Der Leyen Condemns Drone Attacks On Merchant Ships Off Bulgaria’s Coast
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned recent drone attacks on merchant ships off the Bulgarian coast, warning that Russia’s escalating aggression in the Black Sea is unacceptable, UATV English reports. “The Black Sea has become another front in the escalation of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This is unacceptable. I strongly condemn the drone attacks on merchant ships…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned recent drone attacks on merchant ships off the coast of Bulgaria, stating that Russia's increasing aggression in the Black Sea is entirely unacceptable. "The Black Sea has become another front in the escalation of Russia's war against Ukraine. This is unacceptable," von der Leyen emphasized.
She expressed her deep concern over the drone attacks on merchant ships, warning that they put the lives of crew members at serious risk and threaten the security of the Black Sea. "Those responsible must be held accountable," she declared.
Von der Leyen revealed that EU leaders will discuss the intensifying Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea during a summit later this week. On October 13, Russian drones targeted two merchant ships near Bulgaria's coast. One vessel was completely sunk, while the other sustained damage. Citizens of Ukraine and Azerbaijan were among those injured during the attacks, which took place near Bulgaria's territorial waters.
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