The Aporia · Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says

Prime Minister Rumen Radev of Bulgaria reported that a Ukrainian-owned ship, sailing under the Maltese flag and named "Chelsea 3," was attacked by three drones off the Bulgarian Black Sea coast around 1:30 a.m., leading to its sinking. Seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis were on board; all crew members were rescued, though five required medical attention. Radev blamed Russia for the attack despite lack of concrete evidence, emphasizing that such incidents threaten regional security.

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On October 13, 2026, drones hit two ships in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone, sinking one and prompting rescue operations. Prime Minister Rumen Radev called these attacks "absolutely unacceptable" and summoned the Russian ambassador, Eleonora Mitrofanova. The Ukrainian-owned ship Chelsea-3, sailing under a Maltese flag, was struck by three drones near Byala, with all 15 crew members rescued; five received minor injuries. One of the ships sank near Krapets, with one crew member rescued.

These attacks follow similar incidents on October 6 when two commercial vessels were hit and one sank, presuming nine Syrian crew members dead. Rescuers continue searching for 11 missing crew members from more recent strikes. Radev requested NATO and EU assistance in investigating these attacks, noting that while direct evidence is lacking, the outcome benefits Russia, suggesting Russian culpability despite a lack of conclusive proof. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized Russia's disregard for civilian lives and maritime security. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was informed about the situation as Bulgaria seeks international support to address these escalating incidents in the Black Sea region.

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Radev said there was no clear evidence who carried out the attack but "the outcome benefits the Russian Federation", adding that he would summon the Russian ambassador about the incident. Bulgaria does not border either Ukraine or Russia, but as a NATO member it holds a strategic position on the Black Sea, where both countries have major ports.

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🔮 Radev said there was no clear evidence who carried out the attack but "the outcome benefits the Russian Federation", adding that he would summon the Russian ambassador about the incident. Bulgaria does not border either Ukraine or Russia, but as a NATO member it holds a strategic position on the Black Sea, where both countries have major ports.

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Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says · assertive framing

Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says SOFIA, Oct 13 - asserted

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Two ships were hit by drones off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and one of them sank, in the second such incident in a week, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Tuesday. asserted

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The Ukrainian-owned "Chelsea 3", sailing under Maltese flag, was hit by three drones some 18 nautical miles (33 km) off the Bulgaria coast around 1:30 a.m. (2230 GMT), Radev said. asserted

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Its crew - seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis - had been rescued. asserted

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Five crew members received medical assistance, but no one was seriously injured. asserted

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One crew member of the sunken ship had also been rescued, Radev said. "This is absolutely unacceptable — another attack in the immediate vicinity of Bulgarian territorial waters," Radev said in a televised address. asserted

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"I am due to speak with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte." asserted

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There are growing concerns about hybrid attacks involving drones by Russia as it wages war in Ukraine. asserted

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