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Drone strike damages vessels off Bulgarian Black Sea coast
A Ukrainian-flagged ship sustained significant damage in an apparent drone attack off Bulgaria's Black Sea coastline, according to the country's prime minister. The incident marked the latest in a series of maritime incidents in the strategic waterway.
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Bulgarian Prime Minister confirmed that two vessels came under attack in the Black Sea incident, with the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3 sustaining damage from the strike. The vessel, operating in international waters near Bulgaria's coast, was among the targets struck in what authorities identified as a drone-based assault.
The attack underscores ongoing security concerns in the Black Sea region, where commercial shipping has faced repeated disruptions amid broader geopolitical tensions. Maritime traffic through the waterway remains a critical concern for regional and international interests, with multiple nations monitoring developments closely.
Details regarding the extent of damage to the Chelsea 3 and the condition of the second vessel struck remain under assessment. No immediate reports of casualties were provided by Bulgarian authorities. The incident follows a pattern of maritime threats that have affected shipping operations in the strategically important waterway connecting Europe to Asia.