UAV

UAV event in Krapets area, Bulgaria on Tue 13th October 2026

13th October 2026

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Two more commercial ships have been targeted by drone strikes just outside Bulgarian territorial waters in the western Black Sea. One of the ships is currently sinking, while the other was damaged.

Shipping data shows that the Turkish-owned "AZOV CONCORD" cargo vessel sunk approximately 17 nautical miles east of Krapets, Bulgaria, while the "CHELSEA 3" cargo ship, which is owned by Ukrainian company "STAR SKY SHIPPING" was damaged approximately 18 nautical miles off the coast of Byala, Bulgaria. "CHELSEA 3" was reportedly hit by three different drones.

The Bulgarian Prime Minister has summoned Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova, and is requesting urgent NATO surveillance over the area.

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Bulgaria (BGR)

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