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Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea
Publication: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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Source published: 06/10/2026, 14:50:01 UTC
Briefing created: 06/10/2026, 15:28:54 UTC
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Briefings
Following a drone strike that sank the Togo-flagged ship Alfa Watan in the Black Sea, Bulgaria initiated a search operation to locate the missing crew members. The incident occurred on October 6, 2026, and the search began immediately at the scene of the attack. The specific number of crew members missing is not provided in the available evidence, and the exact location of the ship's wreckage remains unknown. The search operation was launched without prior notification to the crew, and the cause of the attack is not identified.
Key points
- Bulgaria launched a search operation immediately after the Togo-flagged ship Alfa Watan was found sunk at the scene of a drone attack.
- The specific number of missing crew members and the precise location of the ship's wreckage are not specified in the provided evidence.
Context and limitations
The evidence covers only the immediate aftermath of the attack and the subsequent search initiation. It lacks details regarding the number of crew members missing, the exact location of the ship, the cause of the attack, and the timeline of the search operations.
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