Drone Attacks Off Bulgarian Coast

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1. 8 Oct

   On the morning of October 6, drones hit two commercial ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one of the ships and causing alarm and outrage in both Bulgaria and the EU.

   9 outlets · Deutsche Welle
2. 13 Oct

   Its crew - seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis - had been rescued.

   4 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 10 articles

• 14 Oct Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea strikes as search for missing crew continuesBulgaria suspects Russia was behind recent drone attacks that damaged or sank four vessels in the Black Sea, including two ships with missing crew members. Rescuers continue searching for eleven missing sailors while five have been rescued so far. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev cited logic but admitted a lack of concrete evidence to link Russia directly to these incidents. Bulgaria has sought international…The Independent
• 13 Oct Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassadorPrime Minister Rumen Radev of Bulgaria reported that a merchant ship sank after being hit by drones off the country’s Black Sea coast, with another Ukrainian-owned vessel also struck but saved from sinking near Byala and Krapets on October 17th. One crew member was rescued in the first incident while all fifteen on the second were saved; however, one crew member of a different ship attacked last week is presumed…BBC
• 13 Oct Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue, Bulgaria saysOn Tuesday, drones attacked two ships in the Black Sea near Bulgaria, sinking one and causing minor injuries to five crew members from the Maltese-flagged ship Chelsea 3. The attacks occurred about 29 kilometers off the Bulgarian coast; rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members of the affected vessels. Prime Minister Rumen Radev called the attacks "absolutely unacceptable" and sought assistance from NATO and the…CBC
• 13 Oct Two ships hit by drones of unknown origin off Bulgarian coast – Europe liveTwo ships off the Bulgarian coast were struck by drones of unknown origin this morning, with one ship sinking and emergency rescue operations initiated. The attack resulted in only one person rescued from the sunken vessel and 15 people saved from the other ship; eleven crew members remain missing. Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the incident as "absolutely unacceptable" and hinted that it may benefit Russia…The Guardian
• 13 Oct Fresh Black Sea drone attacks condemned as ‘unacceptable’ escalation of Russian warEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned drone attacks on commercial vessels near Bulgaria’s coast, which occurred on Tuesday and resulted in one ship sinking and another requiring emergency rescues. The attacks, involving three aerial drones, injured five crew members aboard the Ukrainian-owned "Chelsea 3" vessel, with authorities suggesting Russia may be responsible despite lacking clear…The Independent
• 13 Oct Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM saysPrime Minister Rumen Radev of Bulgaria reported that a Ukrainian-owned ship sailing under a Maltese flag was attacked by three drones near Bulgarian waters early Tuesday morning, resulting in the sinking of one ship and damage to another. The crew of 15 from the damaged vessel was rescued with five requiring medical assistance; however, ten crew members from the sunken ship remain unaccounted for. Radev called the…Al Jazeera
• 13 Oct Two ships are hit in drone strikes off Bulgaria, including Ukrainian vessel - a week after similar attackTwo ships were hit by drone strikes off the coast of Bulgaria in the Black Sea, one week after a similar incident. The Ukrainian-owned ship "Chelsea 3," sailing under Maltese flag, was damaged and its crew rescued without serious injuries. Another ship sank following an attack; one crew member from this vessel was rescued but details about others are not provided. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev plans to summon…Daily Mail
• 13 Oct Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Bulgarian Prime Minister saysOn October 13, 2026, the Ukrainian-owned ship "Chelsea 3," sailing under a Maltese flag, was hit by three drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast around 1:30 a.m., leading to its sinking. Seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis on board were rescued, with five requiring medical assistance. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the attack in a televised address, suggesting that Russia might be behind it…The Hindu
• 13 Oct Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister saysPrime Minister Rumen Radev of Bulgaria reported that a Ukrainian-owned ship, sailing under the Maltese flag and named "Chelsea 3," was attacked by three drones off the Bulgarian Black Sea coast around 1:30 a.m., leading to its sinking. Seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis were on board; all crew members were rescued, though five required medical attention. Radev blamed Russia for the attack despite lack of…The Straits Times
• 8 Oct Middle Corridor: Can Bulgaria be a safe gateway for Asian imports to the EU?On October 6, drone attacks off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast sank a commercial ship and raised concerns about the safety of the Middle Corridor trade route. The EU views this route as crucial for reducing transport times from Asian countries to Europe from 45 days to 15 days, avoiding risks associated with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East. Bulgaria, positioned strategically along the…Deutsche Welle

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