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Bulgarian PM says drone attack on 2 commercial vessels is 'blatant violation of international law'

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What happened

Two commercial vessels have been hit by drones in the Black Sea, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:43:20 UTC.

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  1. Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks

  2. Bulgarian PM says drone attack on 2 commercial vessels is 'blatant violation of international law'

  3. Bulgarian Prime Minister says two commercial vessels hit by drones in economic zone

  4. Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack

  5. Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two

  6. Intelligence on potential Iranian drone attack led U.S. to move bombers

  7. ‘Targeting of commercial shipping must end’: India condemns latest attack on vessels

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