# Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two Black Sea ships

https://mins.news/en/item/88220

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 14:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/bulgaria-says-two-commercial-vessels-were-hit-in-drone-attack-in-its-waters?traffic_source=rss

> Bulgaria has launched a search for missing crew after drones struck two commercial vessels in its exclusive economic zone. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank, while the Palau-flagged Able caught fire. All 18 Able crew members were evacuated, but two sustained serious injuries. The drones’ origin remains unknown.

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