# Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia’s war in Ukraine spills into Eastern Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/97800

- DW, 2026-10-13 10:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-condemns-black-sea-drone-attacks-as-russia-s-war-in-ukraine-spills-over-into-eastern-europe/a-79648001?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two ships were hit by drones off Bulgaria on Tuesday, including a Ukrainian-owned cargo vessel. The source of the attacks is unknown. Radev called the violence unacceptable, said he would summon Russia’s ambassador and requested EU and NATO help in identifying those responsible. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attacks.

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