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Drone attacks on ships off Bulgaria
Suspected Russian drones have hit at least eight cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, including the sunk Alfa Watan. NATO is sending more assets and patrol planes, a US military plane has begun patrols at Bulgaria's request, and Russia says it struck five more cargo vessels on October 20.
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A US military plane started to patrol the Black Sea following Bulgaria’s call for help after recent drone attacks on…
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Tuesday 20 October
3 developments22:01 UTC· the latest
US military plane starts Black Sea patrols at Bulgaria's request
Bulgaria's prime minister said a US military aircraft began patrolling after Sofia asked for help over drone attacks on ships off its coast.
Black Sea off VarnaBG
1 sourceInsider Paper
Insider PaperTelegramTue 20 Oct, 22:01
A US military plane started to patrol the Black Sea following Bulgaria’s call for help after recent drone attacks on ships off the Bulgarian coast, prime minister said READ:
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17:43 UTC
Russia says it struck five cargo vessels near Odesa and Reni
Russia's military said it hit three cargo vessels in Ukraine's Reni port and two en route to Odesa as NATO increased its Black Sea deployment.
ReniUA
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSTue 20 Oct, 17:43
Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargoNato is deploying additional military assets to the Black Sea amid the recent de
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15:43 UTC
NATO to send additional assets to Black Sea after ship strikes
A NATO spokeswoman said the alliance will send additional assets to the Black Sea after the recent drone strikes on vessels.
VarnaBG
1 sourceInsider Paper
Insider PaperTelegramTue 20 Oct, 15:43
BREAKING - NATO to send 'additional assets' to Black Sea after recent strikes: spokeswoman READ: Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
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Monday 19 October
2 developments16:05 UTC
Russia rejects Black Sea proposal; Kyiv to compensate shipowners
Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry set a mechanism to cover up to 80% of assessed damage to vessels if insurers do not, as Russia rejected the Black Sea proposal.
1 sourceThe Kyiv Independent
The Kyiv IndependentRSSMon 19 Oct, 16:05
Ukraine to compensate damaged cargo ships, as Russia rejects Black Sea proposal Under a mechanism developed by Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry, Kyiv will compensate shipowners, operators, and charterers whose vessels fly under the Ukrainian or a foreign flag for up to 80% of t
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08:20 UTC
Turkey proposes Black Sea military moratorium to Ukraine and Russia
Milliyet reports Ankara proposed halting hostilities in the Black Sea and a shipping security corridor to the Bosphorus along the Romanian and Bulgarian coast for Ukrainian vessels, and along Georgia and Turkey for Russian ones.
AnkaraTR
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramMon 19 Oct, 08:20RU
⚡️Турция передала Украине и России предложение о введении моратория на военные действия в Черном море и обеспечение безопасности судоходства, — Milliyet. По ее данным, Анкара предлагает открыть для украинских судов коридор безопасности к проливу Босфор вдоль побережья Румыни
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Saturday 17 October
2 developments15:01 UTC
Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea
The defence ministry said two jets scrambled after a group of air targets was detected and downed two drones over Romanian territorial waters; allies were informed and NATO will meet on Tuesday.
Black Sea off RomaniaRO
3 sourcesInsider Paper, Топор Live, Suspilne
Insider PaperTelegramSat 17 Oct, 16:10
BREAKING: Romania shoots down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea: defence ministry
The original postТопор LiveTelegramSat 17 Oct, 16:14RU
⚡️Румынские истребители F-16 сбили два беспилотника, нарушивших воздушное пространство страны, — Минобороны Румынии. После обнаружения группы воздушных целей в районе Чёрного моря по тревоге подняли два истребителя. Первый дрон был сбит в 18:01, второй — в 18:05. Обе цели ун
The original postSuspilneTelegramSat 17 Oct, 19:30RU
Два румунські F-16 збили два безпілотники, які без дозволу увійшли в повітряний простір країни над Чорним морем, повідомляють у Міноборони Румунії. Румунія повідомила про інцидент союзників і партнерів у ЄС. У вівторок відбудеться засідання Північноатлантичної ради щодо безпеки
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14:27 UTC
Drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port, nine Indian crew safe
India's embassy said all nine Indian seafarers aboard the drone-hit tanker were safe after it reached a Romanian port. The ambassador assured the crew of full government support.
ConstantaRO
1 sourceThe Hindu
The HinduRSSSat 17 Oct, 14:27
All nine Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy “The Ambassador assured the crew of the Indian government’s full support and assistance,” the embassy said
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Friday 16 October
4 developments15:10 UTC
Bulgaria says drones hit two ships, one sinks
PM Rumen Radev said two commercial vessels were hit in Bulgaria's economic zone; the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan suffered critical damage and sank, with the crew's fate unknown.
Bulgarian Black Sea economic zoneBG
1 sourceThe Hindu
The HinduRSSFri 16 Oct, 15:10
Bulgarian Prime Minister says two commercial vessels hit by drones in economic zone One of the ships, the Alfa Watan, which flew the flag of Togo, suffered critical structural damage and sank on the spot. There was no immediate information about the fate of the crew, says Prime
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09:35 UTC
Romania resumes search for seven missing sailors
Romania restarted the search for seven sailors missing from a chemical tanker hit by a drone near its Black Sea coast.
Black Sea coastRO
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 09:35
Romania resumes search for seven missing sailors from drone-hit ship Romania resumed a search on Friday for seven sailors missing from a chemical tanker hit by a drone near its Black Sea coast, the latest in a series of attacks highlighting risks to commercial shipping near NA
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09:00 UTC
Bulgaria formally asks NATO for aircraft and anti-drone systems
Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Bulgaria requested NATO deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems after the drone attacks on commercial shipping.
SofiaBG
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyFri 16 Oct, 09:00
Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, says defence minister Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to bolster its defences after a series of drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov sa
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06:00 UTC
Romania and Bulgaria seek stronger NATO security after tanker attacks
After drone strikes on Black Sea tankers in their economic zones, the two countries are pressing NATO for stronger protection; reports cite two dead and at least 25 missing.
Black SeaRO
2 sourcesAl Jazeera English, The Hindu
Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 16 Oct, 06:00
Drone attacks on Black Sea tankers prompt Romania and Bulgaria to seek stronger NATO security measures. Al Jazeera's Rosie Birchard reports.
The original postThe HinduRSSFri 16 Oct, 07:00
Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response The attacks in the two countries' exclusive economic zones threaten a global shipping route and have left two people dead, with at least 25 still missing. They also run the risk of drawing o
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Thursday 15 October
3 developments16:57 UTC
NATO source says drones that hit Romanian tankers were Russian
The Wine Trader and Yara J were set ablaze inside Romanian territorial waters; seven sailors are missing. Romania's president said attacks on commercial ships are unacceptable and must stop.
Romanian Black Sea coastRO
4 sourcesFrance 24, BBC World, The Guardian · World, Meduza
France 24RSSThu 15 Oct, 13:35
Seven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks Romania reported seven people missing on Thursday after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, where several vessels have been hit recently in suspected fallout from the Ukraine war.
The original postBBC WorldRSSThu 15 Oct, 14:51
Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSThu 15 Oct, 16:57
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’Seven sailors are missing after drones struck two tankers near Ro
The original postMeduzaRSSThu 15 Oct, 17:04
Two tankers catch fire off Romania’s coast amid a wave of deadly drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. More than half a dozen sailors are missing. Rescuers are searching for seven sailors missing after a fire aboard a tanker in Romania’s territorial waters in the Black Sea, Reute
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07:00 UTC
Eight crew missing after tanker fires in Romanian Black Sea waters
Wine Trader sent a distress signal around 07:00 with 12 aboard, four rescued and eight missing; the tanker Yara J also burned and its crew put the fire out. Officials said the fires came after Russian drones strayed into Romanian airspace.
Black Sea off RomaniaRO
4 sourcesReuters, BBC World, Meduza, DW
ReutersBlueskyThu 15 Oct, 08:45
Two ships ablaze in Romanian Black Sea waters, 8 sailors missing Rescuers were searching for eight missing crew on Thursday from one of two chemical tankers that caught fire overnight inside Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea, after Russian drones strayed into Romania
The original postBBC WorldRSSThu 15 Oct, 10:13
Eight crew missing in tanker fire off Romania's coast A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after a suspected drone attack on the Wine Trader tanker.
The original postMeduzaTelegramThu 15 Oct, 10:26RU
Спасатели ищут восьмерых моряков, пропавших в румынских территориальных водах Черного моря после пожара на танкере, передает Reuters Судно Wine Trader под флагом Сан-Марино передало сигнал бедствия около 7 утра 15 октября. Всего на борту было 12 человек. Четверых удалось спа
The original postDWRSSThu 15 Oct, 11:27
Romania: 2 ships on fire in Black Sea, 7 crew missing Two chemical tankers have caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. The blazes occurred after Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace.
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01:15 UTC
Commercial ship catches fire in Romanian waters
A commercial ship caught fire in Romanian Black Sea waters in the latest incident, and authorities are investigating whether drones were involved.
ConstantaRO
2 sourcesThe Hindu, Al Jazeera
The HinduRSSThu 15 Oct, 01:15
Commercial ship catches fire in Romanian waters in latest Black Sea incident The attacks have highlighted the growing threat that drone warfare linked to the Russia-Ukraine war poses to commercial shipping in the Black Sea
The original postAl JazeeraRSSThu 15 Oct, 01:20
Ship catches fire in Romania’s waters amid rising attacks in the Black Sea Authorities are investigating whether drones may have been involved in the latest incident.
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Wednesday 14 October
3 developments21:03 UTC
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defences to Black Sea
Ars Technica reports NATO may move anti-drone systems as suspected Russian drones have sunk or damaged five ships near Bulgaria and Romania.
Black Sea coastBG
1 sourceArs Technica
Ars TechnicaRSSWed 14 Oct, 21:03
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping Suspected Russian drones have sunk or damaged 5 ships near Bulgaria and Romania.
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15:29 UTC
India urges Russia and Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping
New Delhi asked Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea, citing risks to Indian seafarers.
1 sourceDW
DWRSSWed 14 Oct, 15:29
India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping New Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.
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11:25 UTC
Bulgaria to join NATO anti-drone initiative this month
Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said the country expects to join by end-October, a day after a second cargo vessel was sunk by a drone.
Bulgarian Black Sea coastBG
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyWed 14 Oct, 11:25
Bulgaria expects to join NATO anti-drone initiative this month, says minister Bulgaria expects to join a NATO anti-drone initiative by the end of October, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday, a day after a drone attack sank a cargo vessel off the country's Black
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Tuesday 13 October
4 developments14:51 UTC
Bulgaria summons Russian envoy after ship sunk by drones
A merchant ship was sunk overnight in the Black Sea; six crew were rescued and 10 were missing, and a second cargo ship was also hit.
Black Sea off BulgariaBG
2 sourcesBBC World, AFP
BBC WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 14:51
Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
The original postAFPXTue 13 Oct, 19:00
Suspected Russian drones strike two cargo ships off Bulgaria, sinking one vessel and leaving 11 sailors missing in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea.
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13:35 UTC
Two merchant ships struck off Bulgaria, 11 missing
AFP reported the two vessels were hit off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday.
Black Sea off BulgariaBG
1 sourceAFP
AFPXTue 13 Oct, 13:35
🇧🇬 🇺🇦 💥 Eleven people are missing after two merchant ships were struck off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea ➡️
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08:19 UTC
Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador over ship attacks
Radev said he suspects Russia was behind the attacks, informed NATO and EU representatives, and summoned Moscow's ambassador in Sofia. The EU's top diplomat said those responsible must be held accountable.
SofiaBG
3 sourcesMeduza, BBC World, The New York Times
MeduzaRSSTue 13 Oct, 08:19
Drones attack two cargo ships off Bulgaria’s coast, one Ukrainian-owned. Sofia plans to summon Russian ambassador. Two cargo ships came under attack overnight on October 13 in the Black Sea off Bulgaria’s coast, the country’s prime minister, Rumen Radev, said.
The original postBBC WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 08:52
Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.
The original postThe New York TimesRSSTue 13 Oct, 11:16
Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador After More Black Sea Drone Strikes Drones struck two ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, according to the country’s prime minister.
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07:36 UTC
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, one sinks
PM Rumen Radev said drones struck two merchant ships, one of them Ukrainian-owned. One ship sank with only one person rescued from it, and 15 were picked up from the other.
Black Sea off Bulgarian coastBG
6 sourcesAl Jazeera, The Guardian · World, Meduza, The Kyiv Independent, Al Jazeera English, Reuters
Al JazeeraRSSTue 13 Oct, 07:36
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 07:58
Two ships hit by drones of unknown origin off Bulgarian coast – Europe live Rescue operations underway after one vessel damaged and another sunk in the Black SeaDrones of unknown origin struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria this morning, sinking one and prompting emerge
The original postMeduzaRSSTue 13 Oct, 08:19
Drones attack two cargo ships off Bulgaria’s coast, one Ukrainian-owned. Sofia plans to summon Russian ambassador. Two cargo ships came under attack overnight on October 13 in the Black Sea off Bulgaria’s coast, the country’s prime minister, Rumen Radev, said.
The original postThe Kyiv IndependentRSSTue 13 Oct, 08:22
Absolutely unacceptable' — Commercial vessel hit by drones near Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, says Prime Minister Radev Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev called the attacks "absolutely unacceptable" and said Bulgaria had informed its permanent representatives to NATO and the E
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXTue 13 Oct, 09:00
Two ships have been hit in drone attacks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, with one of them sinking, says PM Rumen Radev
The original postReutersBlueskyTue 13 Oct, 09:35
The second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week prompted Bulgaria to summon Russia's ambassador. The second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week prompted Bulgaria to summon Russia's ambassador.
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⚡️**Румынские истребители F-16 сбили два беспилотника, нарушивших воздушное пространство страны**, — Минобороны…
Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black SeaSat 17 Oct · 14:27 · The Hindu
All nine Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy “The Ambassador assured the crew of…
Drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port, nine Indian crew safeFri 16 Oct · 09:35 · Reuters
Romania resumes search for seven missing sailors from drone-hit ship Romania resumed a search on Friday for seven…
Romania resumes search for seven missing sailorsFri 16 Oct · 09:00 · Reuters
Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, says defence minister Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat…
Bulgaria formally asks NATO for aircraft and anti-drone systemsThu 15 Oct · 08:45 · Reuters
Two ships ablaze in Romanian Black Sea waters, 8 sailors missing Rescuers were searching for eight missing crew on…
Eight crew missing after tanker fires in Romanian Black Sea watersWed 14 Oct · 11:25 · Reuters
Bulgaria expects to join NATO anti-drone initiative this month, says minister Bulgaria expects to join a NATO…
Bulgaria to join NATO anti-drone initiative this monthTue 13 Oct · 09:35 · Reuters
The second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week prompted Bulgaria to summon Russia's ambassador. The…
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, one sinks