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Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack

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What happened

It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:53:21 UTC.

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

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

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

  4. 11 Indian crew injured after ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; India condemns attack

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

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

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

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