Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Summary
Syria has requested an independent investigation into the sinking of a cargo ship, the Alfa Watan, in the Black Sea. The ship’s 10 crew members, including nine Syrians and one Egyptian, are missing, and the cause of the attack is unclear amid ongoing conflicts affecting the region’s shipping routes.Key Facts
- The cargo ship Alfa Watan sank in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.
- The ship had 10 crew members: nine Syrians and one Egyptian, all currently unaccounted for.
- A second ship, the Palau-flagged Able, was also attacked and caught fire, but its 18 crew members were rescued.
- Both ships were managed by companies based in Turkey.
- Syria’s port authority asked the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities for a transparent investigation.
- Search and rescue efforts were stopped before finding the missing sailors.
- Syria condemned attacks on commercial ships as a breach of maritime security and urged stronger protection measures.
- The attacks happened during rising drone strikes on ships linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Black Sea.
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