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Catching upConflict

Drones hit cargo ships off Bulgaria

Geopolitics·Top story·Reported 9d 2h ago·Updated 7d 15h ago
  1. Chapter 2 of 2ConflictCatching upReported 7d 17h ago

    Black Sea ship search called off

    Key facts

    Vessel
    Alfa Watan (Togo-flagged)
    Location
    Black Sea, off Bulgarian coast
    Status
    Search suspended, no survivors found

    1. Bulgarian authorities end search for missing crew members of cargo ship Alfa Watan after finding no survivors following a Black Sea strike.

      Confirmed Oct 7, 20:54·Sourcesindependentespanol.com (opens in a new tab)·kark.com (opens in a new tab)
  2. Chapter 1 of 2ConflictDevelopingReported 9d 2h ago

    Drones hit cargo ships off Bulgaria

    Key facts (4)
    Location
    Bulgarian EEZ, Black Sea
    Sunken vessel
    ALFA WATAN (Togo-flagged)
    Second vessel
    Palau-flagged cargo ship
    Status
    One ship sunk, crew missing; second evacuated

    1. Sank the cargo ship following the drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria, marking the first such strike within the country's exclusive economic zone.

      Confirmed Oct 6, 14:34

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