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UPDATED Oct 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Oct 13, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Bulgaria seeks NATO, EU help after ship strikes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Drones struck two more commercial ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast Tuesday, authorities said, a week after two other vessels were hit in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, leaving sailors missing. Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said Bulgaria had asked NATO and the European Union for help investigating the attacks, identifying the drones’ origin and strengthening surveillance and response capacity.
WHO: Bulgaria, through Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova
WHAT: Bulgaria sought additional NATO and European Union support for maritime surveillance and an investigation after drones struck two commercial ships off its Black Sea coast.
WHEN: Oct 13, 2026
WHERE: Bulgaria
WHY: Petrova said the assistance was needed to investigate the attacks, establish the drones’ origin, strengthen surveillance of Bulgaria’s air and maritime spaces, and improve its capacity to respond.
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