Bulgaria Summons Russian Embassy Over Drone Attacks on Merchant Ships in Black Sea
On October 13, 2026, two merchant ships in the Black Sea near Bulgaria were attacked by drones, with one sinking. Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador and informed NATO, calling the attack 'unacceptable.'
Where Sources Diverge
One source mentions that the crew of the attacked ship was rescued, while others do not specify this detail.
Bulgaria rescues the crew of a ship attacked by drones in the Black Sea and calls on the Russian ambassador.
Prime Minister Lumen Radev announced the intention to summon the Russian ambassador. Reported to NATO.
The exact number of ships attacked is mentioned in all sources, but one source refers to the ships as 'merchant ships' while others do not specify.
Two ships attacked by drones in the Black Sea, one sank.
Attack on Two Ships in the Black Sea. Bulgaria Calls on the Russian Ambassador
Two merchant ships were damaged by drone attacks in the Black Sea near Bulgaria.
The exact date of the incident is reported as October 13, 2026, by all sources, but one source reports the time as 07:06:00.000Z while others do not specify the time.
The premier, Rumen Radew, informed on Tuesday about the incidents that occurred in the Black Sea.
Prime Minister Lumen Radev announced the intention to summon the Russian ambassador. Reported to NATO.
One source mentions that the ship belonging to Ukraine was damaged, while others do not specify the nationality of the ships.
One of them belongs to Ukraine.
Two ships attacked by drones in the Black Sea, one sank.
Sources
(Adnkronos) - Prime Minister Lumen Radev announced the intention to summon the Russian ambassador. Reported to NATO
(Adnkronos) - This was stated by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, announcing his intention to call the Russian ambassador. NATO has been informed
The premier, Rumen Radew, informed on Tuesday about the incidents that occurred in the Black Sea. The head of government announced a meeting on this matter, among others, with the NATO secretary general.
Two merchant ships were damaged by drone attacks in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. One of them belongs to Ukraine. Rumen Radev has summoned the Russian embassy for explanations.