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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rosie Slater

What is happening in the Black Sea after ships were struck in drone attack?

  • European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has condemned drone strikes on two commercial vessels off the Bulgarian coast in the Black Sea .
  • Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev confirmed the Ukrainian-owned ship Chelsea 3 was hit following the attack, though all 15 crew members were rescued.
  • The drone strikes occurred within 18 miles of the Bulgarian coastline and follow several similar attacks on commercial shipping in the region over the past week.
  • Prime minister Radev stated that logic suggests the attacks favour the Russian Federation and announced he would summon Russia's ambassador to Bulgaria .
  • Bulgaria held an emergency Security Council meeting following the incident and is seeking assistance from both Nato and the European Union .

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