Drones Attack Civilian Ships Off Bulgaria's Coast for First Time, Official Says
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev says unidentified drones struck two merchant vessels in an unprecedented attack.
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Unidentified drones attacked two merchant vessels off the coast of Bulgaria, marking what officials described as the first such attack on civilian ships in the area, according to a report from Meduza citing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
Radev said the drones struck the two trade vessels, though the report did not specify further details about the extent of any damage, casualties, or the vessels' flags, cargo or destinations.
The attack adds to a pattern of drone and maritime incidents affecting shipping in the wider Black Sea region in recent years, as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has repeatedly disrupted commercial shipping lanes and raised insurance and security costs for vessels operating in the area.
No group has been identified in the available report as responsible for the attack, and Bulgarian authorities have not yet announced the results of any investigation into the origin of the drones involved.
The incident is likely to heighten concern among shipping operators and insurers about the safety of commercial vessels transiting Black Sea waters near Bulgaria, a route that has become increasingly significant as regional conflict has reshaped established shipping patterns.
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