Bulgaria searches for missing crew as drones hit two Black Sea ships
Summary
Bulgarian authorities are searching for missing crew members after drones attacked two ships in the Black Sea, causing one vessel to sink. These attacks are part of increasing dangers to shipping in the area linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Two merchant ships were hit by drones in Bulgaria’s economic zone in the Black Sea.
- One ship sank, and its crew members are missing; another ship caught fire but crew members were rescued.
- The attacked ships were registered in Togo and Palau, and the rescued crew included Turkish and Indian nationals.
- The Bulgarian Prime Minister called the attack a serious breach of maritime law and unacceptable.
- These incidents follow a recent drone attack near Romania that resulted in one death and one missing crew member.
- The attacks are related to the wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
- Turkey reported over 200 civilian and commercial vessel attacks in the Black Sea since the war started.
- The incidents have complicated navigation and increased insurance costs for ships traveling through the Black Sea.
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