Drones Strike Two Vessels in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone

Reform.news Editorial Team · 6 October 2026, 10:40

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Drones struck two vessels in the Black Sea, in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone.

According to BGNES, a rescue operation is under way east of Cape St. Atanas and the town of Byala. According to preliminary information, two bulk carriers were attacked: the Togo-flagged ALFA WATAN and the Palau-flagged ABLE.

ALFA WATAN sustained serious damage and sank. There is no information on its crew so far.

The second vessel caught fire after the explosion. The bulk carrier’s crew of 18 was evacuated. The sailors were picked up by a Bulgarian passenger ferry. Some of those rescued were injured. They are receiving medical assistance aboard the Bulgarian vessel.