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Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast

One vessel sank and another was damaged after drone strikes, with rescue operations underway, according to the reports. The Bulgarian prime minister called the attacks unacceptable.

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What happened

Drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one vessel and damaging the other, which was Ukrainian-owned. Rescue operations were underway after the attacks. Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria had informed its permanent representatives to NATO and the European Union.

Why it matters

Russia has been accused of repeatedly targeting civilian cargo ships in the area.

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