Drone sinks Ukrainian-owned ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Bulgarian Prime Minister says

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that drone strikes targeted two ships in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday. One vessel, identified as the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, was sunk during the incident. Emergency rescue operations were initiated, resulting in the successful evacuation of all crew members, including 15 individuals reported from the Chelsea 3.

This event follows a similar occurrence in the region within the same week. While the Prime Minister confirmed the sinking and the rescue efforts, the reports indicate that multiple vessels were struck by drones, marking a significant escalation in maritime security incidents in the Black Sea.