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Drone attacks on civilian ships in Bulgarian Black Sea waters

Original: ▪️ Two civilian vessels were attacked in Bulgarian waters overnight. ▪️ One vessel sank; the other was severely damaged.

Two civilian vessels were attacked overnight in Bulgarian waters in the Black Sea, officials say. One cargo ship sank with crew members reported missing, while the other was severely damaged. The vessels were reportedly struck by drones, and Bulgarian authorities are responding as details about casualties and responsibility continue to emerge.

Why now: Reports of drone attacks on civilian shipping inside NATO member Bulgaria's waters mark a serious escalation in Black Sea security concerns.

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• ▪️ Two civilian vessels were attacked in Bulgarian waters overnight. ▪️ One vessel sank; the other was severely damaged. ▪️ One civilian cargo ship has sunk and its crew is missing after being attacked by drones in the Black Sea, Bulgarian officials say. A few of the dead crew… · skykiss@sfba.social · 4

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