Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in separate incidents in the Black Sea near Bulgaria on October 13, 2026. One ship sank east of the village of Krapets, while the other survived an attack east of Byala. The Maltese-flagged cargo vessel CHELSEA 3 was hit by three drones approximately 18 nautical miles east of Byala, resulting in damage to the ship’s deck and hull. The second vessel was hit approximately 17 nautical miles east of Krapets. Both vessels involved Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew members. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the attacks, suggesting Russian involvement and announced talks with Russian Ambassador and NATO Secretary General. Bulgarian officials called for international assistance to investigate the strikes. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukrainian citizens were injured and condemned Russia's actions as deliberate disregard for civilian lives and maritime security, calling for increased pressure and sanctions against Russia.

Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in separate incidents in the Black Sea near Bulgaria on October 13, 2026. One ship sank east of the village of Krapets, while the other survived an attack east of Byala. The Maltese-flagged cargo vessel CHELSEA 3 was hit by three drones approximately 18 nautical miles east of Byala, resulting in damage to the ship’s deck and hull. The second vessel was hit approximately 17 nautical miles east of Krapets. Both vessels involved Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew members. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the attacks, suggesting Russian involvement and announced talks with Russian Ambassador and NATO Secretary General. Bulgarian officials called for international assistance to investigate the strikes. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukrainian citizens were injured and condemned Russia's actions as deliberate disregard for civilian lives and maritime security, calling for increased pressure and sanctions against Russia.