Black Sea Drones Sink Ship

Drones struck two merchant ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, sinking the Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS Dignity. The attacks came amid the Russia-Ukraine war, in which both countries have used drones around the Black Sea. Commercial vessels in the area had also been attacked the previous week. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the strikes and summoned the Russian ambassador. He said Bulgaria lacked conclusive evidence, though the outcome appeared to benefit Russia. Ukraine’s foreign minister blamed Russia, while Russia’s ambassador suggested a third party could have staged a provocation. Five HS Dignity crew members were rescued, and 11 remained missing. Responsibility remains unconfirmed.