NATO Urged to Act After Black Sea Ship Sunk in Suspected Russian Attacks
Summary
Bulgaria asked NATO for help after two cargo ships near its Black Sea coast were hit by drone attacks, sinking one ship. Officials rescued some crew members and are investigating the incidents, which come amid ongoing tensions and attacks involving Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea region.Key Facts
- Two cargo ships near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast were attacked by drones overnight, sinking one vessel.
- Six crew members from the Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS Dignity were rescued; ten people remain missing.
- The second ship, Chelsea-3, flying a Maltese flag and owned by Ukraine, sent a distress call after being attacked.
- Chelsea-3 had seven Ukrainian and eight Azerbaijani crew members onboard; five crew members received medical treatment.
- At least three drones were found on or inside Chelsea-3 after the attack.
- Similar drone attacks on commercial ships occurred near Bulgaria recently, one sinking another cargo ship last week.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have targeted each other's grain ships and agricultural sites in the Black Sea area.
- Bulgaria plans to add drone and missile defense systems to protect its Black Sea area and is coordinating with NATO and the EU.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
