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Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea drone strikes that sank two ships

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First reported on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 02:03 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 08:20 EDT

Summary

Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Tuesday 13 October, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Wednesday 14 October, Bulgaria said Russia was likely behind the drone attacks, which sank two ships, but that there is no way of proving it, as rescue operations continued, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

Latest: Bulgaria said Russia was likely behind the Black Sea drone attacks that sank two ships, but that there is no way of proving it, as rescue operations continued.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 14 October

    Bulgaria said Russia was likely behind the Black Sea drone attacks that sank two ships, but that there is no way of proving it, as rescue operations continued.

  2. Tuesday 13 October

    Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations.