Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after Black Sea ship sinking

Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship sank overnight in a Black Sea drone attack, local officials say.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT

Bulgaria’s prime minister has summoned the Russian ambassador following the sinking of a merchant ship in a drone attack in the Black Sea.

Local officials say the ship went down overnight and 11 crew members remain missing.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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