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Bulgaria says drones struck two Black Sea ships, sinking one
Associated Press reports Prime Minister Rumen Radev said all 15 crew from the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 were evacuated.
The short version
- Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev.[Associated Press]
- Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew from the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, and five people were treated for minor injuries.[Associated Press]
- Radev said authorities lack clear evidence of responsibility, but his reasoning points to Russia, which did not immediately comment.[Associated Press]
- Ukraine's foreign minister blamed Russia, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attacks.[Associated Press]
Key facts
- Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one vessel and prompting emergency rescue operations, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev.[Associated Press]
- Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries, Radev said in a video posted to social media.[Associated Press]
- Radev said authorities do not have clear evidence of who was responsible, but his logic indicates the result favors Russia.[Associated Press]
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha blamed Russia for the attacks in a post on X on Tuesday.[Associated Press]
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen strongly condemned the drone incidents.[Associated Press]
- Russia did not immediately comment on Tuesday's incident.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- Responsibility for the attacks is unverified; Radev said authorities lack clear evidence, and his attribution to Russia rests on reasoning rather than cited evidence.[Associated Press]
- Ukraine's blame of Russia is an allegation from Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha's X post and has not been independently verified in this reporting.[Associated Press]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press
- Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1, prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysABC News - International
- Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine spills over into Eastern EuropeDeutsche Welle
- Bulgaria says Russia likely behind Black Sea strikes as rescue operations continueABC News - International
- Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea drone strikes as rescue operations continueAssociated Press