Two ships were hit by drone strikes off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, with one sinking. Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the incident as "absolutely unacceptable" and blamed Russia for benefiting from the attack.
Key Takeaways
Two ships were hit by drone strikes off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, with one sinking. Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the attacks, blaming Russia for benefiting from them.
- Two ships attacked by drones near Bulgarian waters
- One ship sunk; 15 crew rescued from Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3
- PM Radev to summon Russian ambassador and discuss NATO support
- European Commission President von der Leyen condemns attacks as escalation of war in Ukraine
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Rescued | 1 Difference | TimesLIVE and Al Jazeera report all crew rescued; UPI says 11 are missing | ▼ |
| Ship Sunk | Broad Agreement | One ship sank after being hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. | |
| Location Of Attack | Broad Agreement | The attacks occurred about 33km off Bulgaria’s coast. |
Crew Rescued
▼TimesLIVE and Al Jazeera report all crew rescued; UPI says 11 are missing
Ship Sunk
Broad AgreementOne ship sank after being hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
Location Of Attack
Broad AgreementThe attacks occurred about 33km off Bulgaria’s coast.
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The Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, sailing under a Maltese flag, was struck by three drones about 18 nautical miles (33km) off Bulgaria’s coast around 1:30 am on Tuesday. All 15 crew members—seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis—were rescued, with five receiving medical assistance but no serious injuries reported. One crew member from the sunken ship was also rescued.
Radev stated there was no clear evidence of who carried out the attack but emphasized that "the outcome benefits" Russia. He announced plans to summon the Russian ambassador and discuss NATO support for Bulgaria’s air and maritime surveillance capabilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attacks, stating they represented another front in the escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine.
This incident follows a similar attack last week where drones struck two other merchant ships off Bulgaria’s coast, causing one to sink with all 10 crew members still unaccounted for. The repeated drone strikes have raised concerns about hybrid attacks involving Russia as it wages its war in Ukraine.
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