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Bulgaria says commercial ships were hit by drones

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Briefings

Bulgaria claims commercial ships were struck by drones near the Bulgarian coast, following a Turkish-flagged vessel hit by a drone one day prior. The incident occurred on October 6, 2026, with no specific ship names or casualty figures provided in the source.

Key points

• Bulgaria asserts that commercial vessels were targeted by drones approximately 128 kilometers from its coastline.
• The reported incidents occurred on October 6, 2026, immediately after a Turkish-flagged ship was struck by a drone.

Context

This report details a series of drone strikes on commercial shipping in the region, with the Turkish-flagged incident serving as the immediate precursor to the Bulgarian claims.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the reported incident and the Turkish-flagged ship incident; specific ship names, casualty counts, or precise timestamps for the Bulgarian strikes are not provided.

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