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

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What happened

One of the ships, the Alfa Watan, which flew the flag of Togo, suffered critical structural damage and sank on the spot.There was no immediate information about the fate of the crew, says Prime Minister…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:24:44 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Bulgaria searches for missing crew as drones hit two Black Sea ships

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

  3. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, fuel depot reportedly burns

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

  5. Argentina will stop Falklands exploiting offshore oilfields, foreign minister says

  6. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, Moscow region fuel depot reportedly burns

  7. MEA condemns attacks on vessels in Black Sea, Hormuz; urges end to hostilities

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