Drones attacked three commercial ships in the exclusive economic zones of Bulgaria and Romania, sinking two and damaging a third, killing at least two sailors. The EU condemned the strikes as unacceptable and a violation of international law, marking an escalation in hybrid warfare tactics in the Black Sea region.
Background
The Black Sea has experienced increased drone attacks on commercial shipping since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns about hybrid warfare tactics near NATO borders.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026 at 05:31 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10