# Drones attack two cargo ships off Bulgaria, one Ukrainian-owned; Sofia plans to summon Russian ambassador

https://mins.news/en/item/97637

- Meduza, 2026-10-13 08:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/13/drones-attack-two-cargo-ships-off-bulgaria-s-coast-one-ukrainian-owned-sofia-plans-to-summon-russian-ambassador

> Two cargo ships were attacked overnight on October 13 in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Three drones hit the Ukrainian-owned, Malta-flagged Chelsea 3; all 15 crew members were evacuated, with five reportedly suffering minor injuries. A second ship sank, and one crew member was rescued. Bulgaria plans to summon Russia’s ambassador. Radev said there was not yet solid evidence for accusations, though logic suggested Russia benefited.

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