Russian drone strikes grain carrier in Black Sea near Romania: Fatalities reported, vessel sinks
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- ČT24 (Czechia)seen 6 Oct, 14:56description edited
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Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedl podle bulharských médií premiér Rumen Radev. Podle něj se jedno plavidlo potopilo a posádka je nezvěstná. Druhou loď zachvátil požár, námořníky se ale podařilo evakuovat. Tamní média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla v Černém moři.Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedl podle bulharských médií premiér Rumen Radev. Podle něj se jedno plavidlo potopilo a posádka je nezvěstná. Druhou loď zachvátil požár, námořníky se ale podařilo evakuovat. Tamní média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla v Černém moři. Situace je podle předsedkyně Evropské komise Ursuly von der Leyenové stále více znepokojivá a útoky na civilní plavidla jsou nepřijatelné.
- Le Monde (France)seen 6 Oct, 14:56headline rewritten
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les attaques russes dans la région de Kharkiv ont fait 7 morts et 80 blessés depuis lundiEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Bulgarie dénonce une attaque de drones « absolument inacceptable » contre deux navires en mer Noire - BBC News Worldseen 6 Oct, 14:56headline rewritten
Sailors missing after fresh attacks on Black Sea vessels, Bulgaria saysShip sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack - iDNES (Czechia)seen 6 Oct, 21:42description edited
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Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedl v úterý premiér země Rumen Radev. Podle něj se jedno plavidlo potopilo a posádka je nezvěstná. Druhou loď zachvátil požár, námořníky se ale podařilo evakuovat. Bulharská média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla v Černém moři.Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedl v úterý premiér země Rumen Radev. Podle něj se jedno plavidlo potopilo a posádka je nezvěstná. Druhou loď zachvátil požár, námořníky se ale podařilo evakuovat. Bulharská média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla v Černém moři. Ukrajina z útoku obvinila Rusko, Moskva se k incidentu nevyjádřila.
- ANSA (Italy)seen 6 Oct, 21:42headline rewritten
La Bulgaria: 'Due navi colpite da droni sulle coste del Mar Nero'. Una è affondata, l'equipaggio dispersoBattaglia nel Mar Nero, colpite navi cargo al largo della Bulgaria - Bloomberg Politicsseen 6 Oct, 21:42headline rewritten
Ukraine War Escalates as Black Sea Drone Strikes Hit Cargo ShipsWar in Ukraine Escalates With Drone Strikes on Cargo Ships - BBC News Worldseen 14 Oct, 03:27description edited
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Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say.Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 15 Oct, 22:26headline rewritten
Second Ship Ablaze Off Romanian Coast as Drone Strikes MountRomania Blames Russia for Escalating Black Sea Ship Strikes - iDNES (Czechia)seen 18 Oct, 13:29description edited
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Rumunské stíhačky F-16 v sobotu sestřelily nad Černým mořem dva drony, které podle tamního ministerstva obrany narušily vzdušný prostor země. Oba bezpilotní letouny piloti zneškodnili krátce po sobě. Zásah potvrdil ministr obrany Radu Miruta. Úřady zatím neuvedly, odkud drony přiletěly, komu patřily ani o jaký typ bezpilotních letounů šlo.Dvě rumunské stíhačky F-16 v sobotu nad výsostnými vodami země v Černém moři sestřelily dva bezpilotní letouny. Podle tamního ministerstva obrany šlo o útočné drony typu Geraň, ruskou variantu íránských Šáhedů. Oba stroje byly zneškodněny krátce po sobě.
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Mon, 5 October 2026
24 reports- Novinky (Czechia)12:14first to report
Požár vypukl v pondělí na turecké nákladní lodi u rumunských břehů poté, co plavidlo převážející obilí zasáhl zřejmě dron. Záchranné složky z lodi evakuovaly 11 osob, včetně tří zraněných. Dva členové posádky zemřeli. Rumunská pobřežní stráž uvedla, že plavidlo se začalo potápět.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:15
A drone struck a grain carrier in the Black Sea this morning near Romania’s Neptun Deep offshore gas project.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:20
Rumuńskie służby prowadzą "skomplikowaną misję ratunkową" załogi statku, który zatonął na Morzu Czarnym. Według mediów, dron uderzył w turecki statek transportujący zboże.
- tportal (Croatia)13:11
Na teretnom brodu koji je prevozio žito u Crnom moru izbio je požar u kojem su poginule dvije osobe, a 11 ih je ozlijeđeno. Brod se nalazio nedaleko od rumunjske obale, izvan teritorijalnih voda te zemlje. Rumunjski mediji izvještavaju da je pogođen dronom, no vlasti zasad nisu potvrdile uzrok požara.
- France Info (France)13:28
Le président ukrainien a fait état de frappes de deux drones russes sur le navire turc. Les autorités roumaines n'ont pas confirmé.
- Le Figaro (France)13:31
Un cargo civil a coulé lundi en mer Noire, au large de la Roumanie, après avoir été visé par des drones russes, selon le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky. Les autorités roumaines ont annoncé la mort de deux membres d’équipage et le sauvetage de 11 personnes après un incendie à bord du navire.
- El País (Spain)13:36
La espiral de agresiones rusas y ucranias a buques mercantes se ha cobrado ya la vida de medio centenar de marineros
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:47
W poniedziałek około godz. 11 lokalnego czasu dron uderzył w turecki statek handlowy na Morzu Czarnym. Dwie osoby, w tym kapitan, zginęły. 11 członków załogi zostało uratowanych przez rumuńskie służby ratownicze. Prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski odniósł się do tego ataku w swoim wpisie na platformie X, wskazując, że dokonały go dwa rosyjskie drony.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:17
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to the Russian drone attack on a civilian vessel in the neutral waters of the Black Sea, emphasizing that instead of safe navigation, Russia consistently chooses terror.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:17
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to the Russian drone attack on a civilian vessel in the neutral waters of the Black Sea, emphasizing that instead of safe navigation, Russia consistently chooses terror.
- Tagesschau (Germany)14:33
Im Schwarzen Meer ist ein Schiff nach einem Brand an Bord gesunken. Berichten zufolge wurde der Frachter von einer Drohne getroffen. Der ukrainische Präsident Selenskyj spricht von einem "schrecklichen Angriff" Russlands.
- N1 Info (Croatia)15:16
Dvije su osobe poginule, a 11 je osoba spašeno nakon požara na brodu u Crnom moru kod rumunjskih teritorijalnih voda, objavile su rumunjske vlasti, do
- BBC News World15:17
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
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- bbc.com5 Oct, 15:17their copy
- Times of India15:28
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)15:28
Rumunjski mediji prethodno su izvijestili da se incident dogodio u blizini naftne platforme
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:30
DVIJE osobe poginule su, a 11 članova posade spašeno je danas nakon požara na brodu u Crnom moru, u blizini rumunjskih teritorijalnih voda.
- DW Top Stories15:49
Romanian authorities did not say what caused the fire, but local media reported that the ship was carrying grain and was hit by a drone.
- Al Jazeera English16:04
Two dead after ship sinks off Romania following fire
- 24sata (Croatia)16:20
U požaru na brodu Rojad Mamadov u Crnom moru, koji je navodno izazvan ruskim dronovima, poginula su dvoje ljudi, dok je 11 članova posade spašeno, uključujući jednog ozlijeđenog.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:50
Romanian authorities launch search-and-rescue operation after fire in Black Sea
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:21
Two crew members died and 11 were rescued after the Turkey-owned grain carrier Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank near a Romanian offshore platform. On Monday, local media reported a possible drone strike, but Romanian authorities have not confirmed the cause or attributed the incident to Russia.
- Times of India19:35
A Russian drone struck the MV Royad Mammadov cargo vessel in the Black Sea, resulting in two fatalities. Among the crew were three Indian nationals, one of whom sustained injuries and received medical care. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that the ship's captain was killed in the attack and expressed condolences. Romanian authorities responded to the incident by rescuing 11 crew members and recovering two deceased individuals.
- Al Jazeera English20:03
The latest suspected incursion on NATO's eastern flank increases fears that the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)23:09
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned a Russian drone strike on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying corn, calling it particularly cynical given Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in the Black Sea. He warned such attacks threaten food security worldwide, particularly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Tue, 6 October 2026
58 reports- bne IntelliNews05:15
Credit: Romania interior ministry Cargo ship struck outside Romania's territorial waters, about 20 nautical miles from the coast and southeast of OMV Petrom’s Pescăruș offshore platform.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)05:16
Russian drones sank the Turkish-owned Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea, killing two crew members. The attack comes as Turkey and the UN push for a new maritime security arrangement. Ankara has also discussed Black Sea security with Azerbaijan.
- Novinky (Czechia)07:05
Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska. Jedno plavidlo potopilo, druhé zachvátil požár. Posádku jedné z lodí se podařilo zachránit, osud druhé je zatím neznámý a na místě probíhá rozsáhlá záchranná operace, hlásí bulharská média. Původ dronů je zatím nejasný. Bulharský Rumen Radev označil útok za nepřijatelný a svolal mimořádnou schůzku členů vlády.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)07:08
Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedla v úterý podle agentury Reuters kancelář prezidentky Ilijany Jotovové. Bulharská média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla.
- ČT24 (Czechia)07:12edited after publishing
Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedl podle bulharských médií premiér Rumen Radev. Podle něj se jedno plavidlo potopilo a posádka je nezvěstná. Druhou loď zachvátil požár, námořníky se ale podařilo evakuovat. Tamní média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla v Černém moři. Situace je podle předsedkyně Evropské komise Ursuly von der Leyenové stále více znepokojivá a útoky na civilní plavidla jsou nepřijatelné.
- RMF24 (Poland)07:14
Dwa statki trafione. Atak dronów w bułgarskiej strefie ekonomicznej Morza Czarnego
- ANSA (Italy)07:31edited after publishing
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La Bulgaria: 'Due navi colpite da droni sulle coste del Mar Nero'. Una è affondata, l'equipaggio dispersoAffondato un mercantile, disperso l'equipaggio. Massicci raid incrociati su Mosca e Kiev
- 24sata (Croatia)07:32
Velika spasilačka operacija odvija se istočno od rta St. Atanas i grada Byale, oko 80 milja od obale
- N1 Info (Croatia)07:34
Dva trgovačka broda pogođena su dronovima u bugarskom dijelu Crnog mora, oko 130 kilometara od obale. Jedan je potonuo nakon što je pretrpio teška ošt
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)6 Oct, 08:15their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:45
DVA TRGOVAČKA broda pogođena su dronovima u Crnom moru kod obale Bugarske.
- tportal (Croatia)07:50
Dva trgovačka broda pogođena su dronovima u Crnom moru kod Bugarske, a jedan od njih je potonuo. Za njegovom posadom traje potraga, dok je 18 članova posade drugog broda spašeno nakon što je na plovilu izbio požar. Zasad nije utvrđeno odakle su dronovi stigli niti tko stoji iza napada
- Polsat News (Poland)08:00
Dwa statki zostały trafione przez drony w bułgarskiej wyłącznej strefie ekonomicznej na Morzu Czarnym - poinformowało biuro prezydent Bułgarii. To kolejny podobny incydent w regionie w ciągu kilkudziesięciu godzin. W poniedziałek po ataku na statek płynący z ukraińskiego Izmaiłu zginęły dwie osoby, a Kijów oskarżył o uderzenie Rosję.
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- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)6 Oct, 09:07their copy
- ABC (Spain)08:00
Según informaron medios locales, drones hundieron un barco y dañaron otro en el mar Negro, frente a las costas de Bulgaria . Los informes indicaron que se trataba de buques mercantes . No se confirmó si hubo heridos o fallecidos, y se puso en marcha una operación de rescate, recoge Reuters.Si bien los marineros del primer buque hundido permanecen desaparecidos , los del segundo fueron rescatados, según declaró Rumen Nikolov, jefe de las operaciones de rescate locales en Varna, a la radio...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:05
Prema prvim informacijama, na jednom od pogođenih brodova je izbio požar
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:06
Due navi sono state colpite da droni nella zona economica della Bulgaria nel Mar Nero, ha dichiarato il governo di Sofia citato dall’agenzia di stampa di Stato Bta. Il primo ministro Rumen Radev ha convocato una riunione con i principali rappresentanti delle istituzioni e rilascerà una dichiarazione ai media all’inizio della riunione alle 11:15 ora […] L'articolo Bulgaria: “Due navi commerciali colpite da droni nella nostra zona economica sul Mar Nero” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Nacional (Croatia)08:22
Dva trgovačka broda pogođena su dronovima u Crnom moru, unutar isključivog gospodarskog pojasa Bugarske. Jedan od brodova nakon napada je potonuo, dok je na drugome izbio veliki požar. Bugarske vlasti pokrenule su opsežnu akciju spašavanja, a premijer Rumen Radev sazvao je hitan sastanak državnih i sigurnosnih službi. Prema informacijama Euronewsa i bugarskih medija, incident se […]
- Le Monde (France)08:29edited after publishing
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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les attaques russes dans la région de Kharkiv ont fait 7 morts et 80 blessés depuis lundi« Nous voyons que la guerre s’intensifie », a constaté le premier ministre bulgare, Roumen Radev, sans accuser ni l’Ukraine, ni la Russie d’être derrière l’attaque survenue dans la nuit de lundi à mardi contre deux navires dans la zone économique exclusive de son pays en mer Noire
- Google News - Top Stories09:12
Bulgarian PM says drone attack on two ships is 'flagrant' breach of maritime law Euronews.com Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’ Fox News Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says Ars Technica Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched The Guardian Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack Yahoo News Singapore
- iDNES (Czechia)09:14edited after publishing
Drony zasáhly dvě lodi v ekonomické zóně Bulharska, uvedl v úterý premiér země Rumen Radev. Podle něj se jedno plavidlo potopilo a posádka je nezvěstná. Druhou loď zachvátil požár, námořníky se ale podařilo evakuovat. Bulharská média píší o bezprecedentním koordinovaném útoku na obchodní plavidla v Černém moři. Ukrajina z útoku obvinila Rusko, Moskva se k incidentu nevyjádřila.
- El País (Spain)09:20
Uno de ellos se ha hundido y otro ha tenido que ser evacuado un día después de que otra ofensiva matara a dos personas a bordo de un buque en Rumania
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:22
Bugarski mediji navode da je riječ o koordiniranim napadima na komercijalne brodove. Tko je izveo napad i odakle su došli dronovi, zasad nije poznato, a okolnosti incidenta još se istražuju.
- Libération (France)09:25
L’un des deux bâtiments a coulé et son équipage est recherché. Ces frappes font suite à l’attaque d’un cargo turc lundi 5 octobre, que Zelensky impute à la Russie.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:38
KRÁTCE: Po pondělním požáru nákladní lodi Royad Mammadov v Černém moři u rumunského pobřeží zemřeli dva členové posádky, dalších 11 lidí se podařilo zachránit. Nové záběry zveřejněné rumunským ministerstvem vnitra ukazují potápějící se plavidlo a příjezd záchranného člunu s námořníky do přístavu v Konstanci. Loď s obilím plula pod vlajkou Svatého Kryštofa a Nevisu z ukrajinského Izmajilu do italské Ravenny. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj z útoku obvinil ruské drony, Moskva se k...
- novinite.com09:45
Bulgaria is conducting a major search-and-rescue operation after two merchant ships were struck by drones in the country's Black Sea Exclusive Economic Zone, with Prime Minister Rumen Radev calling the attack an unacceptable violation of international law and maritime norms. The incident took place around 3 a.
- novinite.com09:45
Former Defense Minister Angel Naydenov said on Nova News that any attack on vessels within Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone should be treated as an attack against the state, commenting on strikes against two merchant ships 80 km off Byala. "I would not want to call it the 'new normal,' but unfortunately, that seems to be the reality.
- bankingnews.gr09:45
Drones sink ship off Bulgaria in Black Sea NATO alert
- novinite.com09:45
Two helicopters from Krumovo Air Base and a Su-25 aircraft are being deployed to support the search for survivors in the Black Sea, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at an emergency meeting convened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, attended by cabinet members, security services and representatives of the Presidency. Stoyanov said the two helicopters were flying to Chaika Air Base near Varna, where they would join the search operation and, if necessary, continue to the maritime area.
- novinite.com09:45
Two merchant ships were struck by drones in Bulgaria's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea, with one vessel sinking and the 18-member crew of the other rescued, according to information from Bulgarian and Romanian authorities. The large-scale rescue operation is taking place east of Cape St.
- bankingnews.gr09:45
Drones sink ship off Bulgaria in Black Sea NATO alert
- Euronews09:45
Eighteen sailors were rescued after drones struck two commercial vessels off Bulgaria.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)09:50
Dronovi nepoznatog porijekla pogodili su dva komercijalna broda u Crnom moru kod Bugarske, potopivši jedno od plovila, javlja portal Euronews. U tijeku je potraga za posadom potopljenog broda, koja se vodi kao nestala, dok su svi sa drugog broda spašeni, potvrdio je Rumen Nikolov, ravnatelj koordina...
- Times of India10:36
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev revealed that drones targeted two commercial ships in Bulgaria's Exclusive Economic Zone, leading to alarming consequences. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank after critical damage, while the Able vessel from Palau caught fire. Remarkably, a Bulgarian ferry was able to rescue all 18 crew members, with two suffering serious injuries.
- BBC News World10:37edited after publishing
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Sailors missing after fresh attacks on Black Sea vessels, Bulgaria saysIt is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
- Tagesschau (Germany)11:00
Wieder sind im Schwarzen Meer Handelsschiffe unter Beschuss geraten - diesmal vor der Küste Bulgariens. Ein Frachter ist gesunken, die Crew wird vermisst. Auf einem weiteren Handelsschiff gab es mehrere Verletzte.
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:24
PREDSJEDNICA EK Ursula von der Leyen osudila je napade na civilne brodove u Crnom moru, nakon što je trgovački brod potonuo kod Bugarske uslijed napada dronom, a posada nestala.
- Bloomberg Politics11:59edited after publishing
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Ukraine War Escalates as Black Sea Drone Strikes Hit Cargo ShipsAttacks on commercial vessels off the Black Sea’s western coast are on the rise, threatening already-choked trade flows in the region while testing NATO’s readiness to react.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:14
Vor der bulgarischen Küste sind zwei Handelsschiffe angegriffen worden. Die Besatzung eines Frachters wurde teils verletzt gerettet. Bulgariens Regierung hat eine Krisensitzung einberufen.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:14
Vor der bulgarischen Küste sind zwei Handelsschiffe angegriffen worden. Die Besatzung eines Frachters wurde teils verletzt gerettet. Bulgariens Regierung hat eine Krisensitzung einberufen.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:46
JEDAN od mornara s trgovačkog broda Able, koji je noćas napadnut u Crnom moru, ispričao je nakon spašavanja da, prema njegovu doživljaju, udar nije došao iz zraka, nego ispod površine mora.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)12:56
ABLE nije bio jedini brod pogođen tijekom noći. U gotovo isto vrijeme napadnut je i ALFA WATAN, trgovački brod koji plovi pod zastavom Toga. Pretrpio je teška oštećenja i potonuo u bugarskoj gospodarskoj zoni
- France Info (France)13:07
Mardi, la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a condamné les attaques "inacceptables" visant des navires civils en mer Noire.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:17
Two commercial ships were hit by drones off Bulgaria on Tuesday, with one sinking and its crew missing. The strikes followed attacks on commercial vessels near Turkey and Odesa as Kyiv and Moscow escalate their drone war in the Black Sea, with Russia retaliating for Ukrainian attacks on its refineries by targeting commercial vessels near Ukraine.
- NYT World13:57
A rescue effort was underway, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, after one of the two ships sank. It was not immediately clear where the drones originated.
- Balkan Insight14:26
Kremlin-friendly PM condemns attack on two international cargo ships in Bulgarian waters as 'crude violation of law' – but opposition criticises him for not pointing finger at Moscow.
- Al Jazeera English14:50
Bulgaria launches search operation after Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinks at scene of attack.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:28
MINISTAR Grlić Radman zabrinut je zbog napada na trgovačke brodove u Crnom moru.
- en.tempo.co15:48
Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev said drones hit two ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.
- 24sata (Croatia)16:24
Hrvatska je izrazila zabrinutost zbog nedavnih napada na trgovačke brodove u Crnom moru, ističući važnost sigurnosti pomorskih saveznika i partnera, a ministar Grlić Radman naglašava solidarnost s pogođenim državama.
- Al Jazeera English16:53
Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea
- ABC News (Australia)17:14
Bulgaria's prime minister says the Russian war in Ukraine risks becoming a "global conflict" if it was not brought to an end, after drones struck two vessels in the Black Sea.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:42
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has convened a meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) for Wednesday, October 7, following drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the country's exclusive economic zone.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:04
- Atak na dwa statki handlowe w wyłącznej strefie ekonomicznej Bułgarii na Morzu Czarnym przeprowadziła Rosja - ocenił prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski. Jednostki zostały trafione przez drony morskie i powietrzne. Jeden statek zatonął, a na drugim wybuchł pożar.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:24
Berlin calls drone strikes on Black Sea commercial vessels 'deeply alarming'
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:27
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine’s Defense Forces had conducted no operations in Bulgarian waters, where two civilian vessels were recently attacked.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:28
Two civilian ships were hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Citing contacts with Bulgaria’s navy, he pinned the blame for the strikes on Russia, while Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the drones’ origin was still unclear and ruled out invoking NATO’s Articles 4 and 5.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:01
Da lunedì raid con droni contro tre cargo, disperso equipaggio di 15 persone. Un mercantile era diretto al porto di Ravenna
- Google News - Top Stories23:34Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia
Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia AP News Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’ Fox News Search for missing crew after drones sink ship off Bulgaria's coast Euronews.com Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched The Guardian Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says Ars Technica
- Google News - Top Stories23:42
Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’ Fox News Bulgaria halts rescue operation for crew of sunken ship Reuters Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia AP News Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched The Guardian Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack BBC
Wed, 7 October 2026
9 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)04:24
NAKON ŠTO su jučer u isključivom gospodarskom pojasu Bugarske u Crnom moru napadnuta dva broda, o incidentu oglasili su se ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski i bugarski ministar obbrane Dimitar Stojanov.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)04:47
- 24sata (Croatia)05:46
Volodimir Zelenski rekao je sinoć da je ukrajinska mornarica kontaktirala bugarske kolege nakon napada na dva civilna broda u bugarskim teritorijalnim vodama te da je napad izvela Rusija
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:47
Najnoviji incidenti dogodili su se u trenutku kada raste zabrinutost zbog sigurnosti civilne plovidbe Crnim morem. Samo dan prije pogođen je i teretni brod u turskom vlasništvu koji je prevozio kukuruz
- bne IntelliNews05:54
Credit: government.bg A cargo ship sank and its crew went missing after drones attacked two merchant vessels in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.
- Al Jazeera English10:12
Rescuers halt operation off the coast after finding no survivors.
- N1 Info (Croatia)10:32
Bugarska je obustavila potragu za nestalom posadom broda koji je potonuo nakon što ga je u utorak pogodio dron, oko 130 km od bugarske obale, rekao je
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- tportal (Croatia)7 Oct, 10:31their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)7 Oct, 10:42their copy
- dominicanrepublicpost.com12:18
News|Conflict
- Le Monde (France)16:08
Ces pays membres de l’Union européenne et de l’OTAN, victimes indirectes de la guerre en Ukraine, sont en partie démunis pour protéger leur côte et les navires commerciaux qui circulent dans leurs zones économiques exclusives.
Thu, 8 October 2026
3 reports- thechronicle.com.gh01:58
Bulgarian authorities have ended search operations after confirming no survivors were found following a drone strike that sank a ship off the country’s coast. Drones hit two commercial vessels early on Tuesday as attacks on Black Sea shipping increase amid an intensifying Russia-Ukraine war. One caught fire, and the other sank. “There is no trace […]
- DW Top Stories11:45
Two ships have sunk off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania after drone attacks in recent days. Bulgaria has held back on pointing the finger at Russia. What does that mean for security in the Black Sea and the region?
- Al Jazeera English17:27
Syrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- iRozhlas (Czechia)14:06
V Černém moři drony v úterý zasáhly dvě obchodní lodě. Podle médií v Bulharsku se jednalo o bezprecedentní koordinovaný útok. „I v Černém moři má konflikt mezi Ruskem a Ukrajinou tendenci a schopnost eskalovat. Domnívali jsme se, že bude omezen pouze na tyto dva státy, ale opak je pravdou,“ říká pro Radiožurnál odborník na bezpečnost a mezinárodní vztahy z Univerzity Karlovy Vlastislav Bříza.
Mon, 12 October 2026
4 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)18:22
NAKON što su dronovi potopili brod i izazvali nestanak deset ljudi, Bugarska od NATO-a i EU-a traži hitnu pomoć u istrazi napada u Crnom moru.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)19:27
Na razgovorima bi trebali sudjelovati predstavnici ministarstava obrane, unutarnjih poslova, prometa te okoliša i voda, kao i predstavnici predsjedničkog ureda i sigurnosnih službi.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:20
Sofia requests technical support to identify perpetrators after drone attacks damaged 2 commercial vessels
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:43
Zwei Handelsschiffe wurden in bulgarischen Gewässern angegriffen, eines sank. Das Land bittet die EU und die Nato nun um technische Hilfe bei den Ermittlungen.
Tue, 13 October 2026
52 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:08
Im Schwarzen Meer werden zwei Schiffe angegriffen, eines sinkt, die Besatzung verschwindet. Die Ukraine macht Russland für den Angriff verantwortlich – nun bittet Bulgarien um verstärkte Ermittlungshilfe.
- Google News - Europe query05:27
Drone sinks ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prime minister says Reuters
- bgnes.com05:29
Two merchant vessels were struck in separate incidents in the Black Sea overnight, according to information provided for the emergency meeting of the Security Council under the Council of Ministers
- Bloomberg Politics05:34
Bulgaria summoned Russia’s ambassador to Sofia after two ships were hit off the country’s coast, as concerns mount over the security of Black Sea shipping.
- Novinky (Czechia)05:40
V Černém moři u bulharského pobřeží zasáhly drony dvě lodě. Jedna z nich se posléze potopila. V úterý ráno to oznámil bulharský premiér Rumen Radev. Jedna ze zasažených lodí je ukrajinská.
- ČT24 (Czechia)05:51
Bulharsko v úterý ráno oznámilo nový dronový útok na dvě lodě v Černém moři u svého pobřeží. Jedna ze zasažených lodí se potopila a podle bulharského tisku se jedenáct lidí pohřešuje. Premiér Rumen Radev požádal o asistenci Evropskou unii a Severoatlantickou alianci. Nechal také povolat ruskou velvyslankyni Eleonoru Mitrofanovovou. Podobný útok Bulharsko zaznamenalo ve své námořní ekonomické zóně i minulý týden.
- ANSA (Italy)06:17
Premier informa Nato, 'convocherò ambasciatrice russa'. Uno dei convogli è affondato
- Le Figaro (France)06:19
Un premier signal «a été reçu à 01h30 concernant un navire en détresse» et selon l’équipage qui a pu être entièrement secouru, le bateau battant pavillon maltais et appartenant à l’Ukraine a été «frappé par trois drones aériens», a écrit le premier ministre bulgare.
- ANSA (Italy)06:37
Premier bulgaro informa la Nato: 'Convocherò l'ambasciatrice russa'. Uno dei convogli è affondato
- Times of India06:42
A drone assault near the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria led to one ship's sinking and damage to another. The Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was impacted, but all crew members were rescued unharmed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev labeled the attacks intolerable and emphasized maritime security concerns. Similar incidents were recorded earlier in the month, highlighting rising threats to commercial shipping.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:02
Dwa statki handlowe zostały trafione przez drony u wybrzeży Bułgarii na Morzu Czarnym. Jedna z zaatakowanych jednostek zatonęła, a z drugiej ewakuowano załogę. Władze w Sofii wezwały już ambasadora Rosji. Premier Rumen Radew poprosił NATO o pilną pomoc w monitorowaniu sytuacji w regionie.
- 24sata (Croatia)07:05
Jedan član posade s potonulog broda spašen je, rekao je Radev, ne iznoseći pojedinosti o ostalim osobama koje su se nalazile na brodu
- N1 Info (Croatia)07:06
Dva broda pogođena su dronovima u Crnom moru, a jedan je potonuo, izjavio je u utorak bugarski premijer Rumen Radev.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)07:16
Drony v noci na úterý zasáhly u pobřeží Bulharska dvě obchodní lodě. Jedno z plavidel se potopilo. Oznámil to bulharský premiér Rumen Radev. Zároveň upozornil, že jde o druhý podobný incident za poslední týden. A požádal o asistenci EU a NATO.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:24
Due nuove navi sono state colpite al largo delle coste bulgare, nel Mar Nero: lo ha annunciato il premier Rumen Radev, dichiarando di voler convocare l’ambasciatrice russa in seguito ad attacchi “inaccettabili”, dei quali ha informato la Nato. Un primo segnale “all’01:30 (ora locale) riguardo a una nave in difficoltà” e, secondo l’equipaggio, tratto in […] L'articolo Bulgaria, due navi colpite da droni, una affondata. Premier: “Sospetti su Mosca, convochiamo l’ambasciatrice russa” proviene da...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:31
Radi se o drugom takvom incidentu u posljednjih tjedan dana
- Libération (France)07:32
Le Premier ministre Roumen Radev, a dénoncé ce 13 octobre des attaques «inacceptables», dont il a informé l’Otan. Si aucune preuve solide ne les lie à Moscou, le chef du gouvernement a dit vouloir convoquer l’ambassadrice russe.
- Al Jazeera English07:36
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.
- Nacional (Croatia)07:52
Nova drama odvila se u Crnom moru. Dva broda pogođena su dronovima nedaleko od bugarske obale, a jedan je i potonuo, rekao je u utorak bugarski premijer Rumen Radev. Kako piše Reuters, riječ je o drugom takvom incidentu u zadnjih tjedan dana. Ukrajinski brod Chelsea 3 koji plovi pod malteškom zastavom pogođen je s tri […]
- France Info (France)07:56
La semaine dernière, deux navires marchands avaient déjà été frappés par des drones dans la zone économique exclusive de la Bulgarie en mer Noire.
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:04
NOVI napad dronovima na brodove kod bugarske obale.
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- tportal (Croatia)13 Oct, 06:56their copy
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)13 Oct, 07:18their copy
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:29
Gerade erst hat Bulgarien die Nato um Aufklärung gebeten: Vor der Küste des Landes haben mutmaßlich russische Drohnen Schiffe attackiert. Nun melden zwei neue Handelsschiffe Angriffe, eines sank.
- Balkan Insight08:32
PM Rumen Radev summons Russian ambassador over latest drone strikes targeting ships in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone, admitting Moscow likely 'benefited' from the attacks.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:33
Napad dronovima na brodove u blizini bugarske obale Crnog mora priča je dana. Dva broda pogođena su dronovima, a jedan od njih je potonuo, izjavio je u utorak bugarski premijer Rumen Radev. Riječ je o drugom takvom incidentu u posljednjih tjedan dana, piše Reuters. Brod Chelsea 3, u ukrajinskom vlas...
- BBC News World08:52edited after publishing
Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
- iDNES (Czechia)09:16
Bulharsko ráno oznámilo nový dronový útok na dvě lodě u svého pobřeží v Černém moři. Jedna ze zasažených lodí se potopila. Premiér Rumen Radev požádal o asistenci Evropskou unii a Severoatlantickou alianci. Nechal také povolat ruskou velvyslankyni Eleonoru Mitrofanovovou. Podobný útok Bulharsko zaznamenalo ve své námořní ekonomické zóně i minulý týden.
- El País (Spain)09:17
El primer ministro búlgaro, Rumen Radev, convoca a la embajadora rusa y pide a la OTAN ayuda urgente para vigilar el mar Negro
- Tagesschau (Germany)09:17
Vor Bulgariens Küste sind wieder Handelsschiffe von Drohnen getroffen worden. Bei dem Angriff sank ein Frachter, mehrere Seeleute werden vermisst. Die bulgarische Regierung verdächtigt Russland und schaltete die NATO ein.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:22
Bugarski premijer najavio je da će pozvati rusku veleposlanicu Eleonoru Mitrofanovu te da će razgovarati s glavnim tajnikom NATO-a Markom Rutteom
- Channel News Asia09:26
- 24sata (Croatia)09:41
Dva teretna broda pogođena su dronovima tijekom noći, a jedan je potonuo, priopćili su bugarski dužnosnici
- South China Morning Post09:57
Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Dignity sank after it was hit by a military strike. Five sailors were rescued, while a search for the other 11 crew members continued, Varna district governor Mario Smrkov said. Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from one ship, the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five receiving treatment for minor...
- N1 Info (Croatia)10:04
Jedanaest mornara nestalo je na moru u utorak nakon što je brod potonuo u napadu dronova kod obale Bugarske, u drugom slučaju potonuća teretnog broda
- DW Top Stories10:15Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine spills over into Eastern Europe
Bulgaria has seen the second spate of drone attacks on merchant ships off its coast in the past week. Russia has been accused of repeatedly targeting civilian cargo ships in the area.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)10:28
Two merchant ships were struck by drones in separate incidents in the Black Sea near Bulgaria: one ship sank east of the village of Krapets, while the other survived the attack east of the city of Byala.
- Google News - Europe query10:31
Bulgaria seeks NATO help after new drone strikes in Black Sea Stars and Stripes
- Google News - Top Stories10:38
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says AP News Eleven sailors missing after drone sinks ship off Bulgaria Reuters 11 missing after ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack Yahoo Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack BBC Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine spills over into Eastern Europe dw.com
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:52
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:01
15 crew members rescued from Maltese-flagged vessel, 5 receiving medical assistance, Bulgarian authorities seek investigation into origin of drones
- NYT World11:16
Drones struck two ships off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, according to the country’s prime minister.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:23
Bulgaria plans to summon Russia’s ambassador following attacks on commercial vessels near its territorial waters. All crew members aboard the Chelsea 3 survived and were rescued, while Ukraine said Ukrainian and Azerbaijani citizens were injured.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)11:53
Po atakach dronów na dwa statki na Morzu Czarnym w pobliżu wybrzeża Bułgarii zaginęło 11 osób – poinformowały we wtorek władze obwodu Dobricz na północnym wschodzie kraju, cytowane przez AFP. Pięciu rozbitków udało się uratować.
- Le Monde English12:25
'Logic suggests the outcome works to the advantage of the Russian Federation,' Bulgaria's prime minister wrote on social media, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attacks.
- Google News - Top Stories13:09
Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador After Drone Attack Sinks Ship, Leaving 11 Missing The Moscow Times Eleven sailors missing after drone sinks ship off Bulgaria Reuters 11 sailors missing after drone strike sinks merchant vessel near Bulgarian waters CNN Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says AP News Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack BBC
- France Info (France)15:28
L'un des deux bâtiments a coulé, une semaine après de précédentes attaques contre des bateaux. La Bulgarie a convoqué l'ambassadrice russe, sans être toutefois en mesure de prouver que les drones appartiennent à Moscou.
- Tagesschau (Germany)17:34
Es ist der zweite Vorfall innerhalb einer Woche: Wieder wurden Schiffe vor Bulgariens Küste von Drohnen attackiert. Die Regierung bestellte die russische Botschafterin ein. Experten sehen eine konkrete Gefahr für Europas Sicherheit. Von Silke Hahne.
- prokerala.com18:10
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the attacks of civilian shipping, the most recent of which were in the Black Sea on Tuesday, his Spokesman....
- 24sata (Croatia)20:01
Uz bugarsku obalu Crnog mora pogođena su dva trgovačka broda. Jedan je bio ukrajinski. ‘Ovakvi napadi dronovima jeftini su i ubojiti’ kaže vojnopolitički analitičar Marinko Ogorec
- Google News - Top Stories20:01
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says Al Jazeera Eleven sailors missing after drone sinks ship off Bulgaria Reuters Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says AP News Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack BBC Bulgaria suggests Russia behind ship attack that left 11 sailors missing Financial Times
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:43
- Spokesperson says strikes on food cargo drive global commodity price spikes
- bne IntelliNews22:35
Credit: Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria Commercial vessels in Bulgaria's Black Sea exclusive economic zone have been struck twice this month.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:53
5 of 16 crew members rescued as search operations continue
Wed, 14 October 2026
6 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)00:34
Russia could use aerial and naval drones to carry out attacks in the Black Sea, while the hybrid component of such operations involves information campaigns accompanying them.
- Google News - Top Stories14:23
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea drone strikes as rescue operations continue AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Times of India14:54
- Politico Europe15:27
After numerous lethal drone attacks in NATO waters, Black Sea countries seek alliance support and EU leaders discuss how to restore safe passage.
- tportal (Croatia)21:52
Na komercijalnom brodu usidrenom u rumunjskim vodama u blizini ukrajinske granice izbio je požar nakon eksplozije, objavio je kasno u srijedu rumunjski ministar obrane Radu Miruta
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)21:52
Thu, 15 October 2026
36 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)01:05
Władze Rumunii poinformowały w środę późnym wieczorem, że na pokładzie statku handlowego, zakotwiczonego na Morzu Czarnym na rumuńskich wodach terytorialnych, wybuchł pożar. Nie wiadomo, czy był to skutek uderzenia drona.
- Al Jazeera English01:20
Authorities are investigating whether drones may have been involved in the latest incident.
- Balkan Insight05:54
Military experts are alarmed at what they see as inaction on the part of Bulgaria’s government in the face of spillover from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)07:05
- ABC (Spain)07:10
Rumanía ha informado de que ocho personas están desaparecidas tras el incendio que se declaró el jueves por la mañana en un buque con bandera de San Marino, el último incidente ocurrido en el Mar Negro, donde se han producido una serie de ataques con drones .Desde la semana pasada, unos presuntos drones rusos han impactado contra varios barcos frente a las costas de Rumanía y la vecina Bulgaria, como consecuencia de la guerra de Ucrania.El buque, llamado 'Wine Trader', informó de un incendio...
- Bloomberg Politics07:26edited after publishing
previously
Second Ship Ablaze Off Romanian Coast as Drone Strikes MountRomania blamed Russia for increased drone strikes against commercial vessels in the Black Sea after a second cargo caught fire near its territorial waters in the space of 12 hours.
- BBC News World08:22
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:18
Černé moře se mění v nebezpečnou zónu. Během jediného týdne zasáhly drony čtyři obchodní lodě u bulharského pobřeží. Dvě se potopily. Námořníci jsou nezvěstní.
- Channel News Asia09:50
- edenmagnet.com.au10:03
Rescuers are searching for eight missing crew from a burning chemical tanker in Romanian waters, amid fears that...
- 24sata (Croatia)10:36
Rumunjske vlasti nisu objavile je li požar izazvala bespilotna letjelica
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:43
A fire aboard the San Marino-flagged vessel Wine Trader off Romania’s Black Sea coast left eight people missing and four rescued on Oct. 15. Authorities launched a search operation but have not confirmed a drone strike. The incident follows another suspected drone attack on a tanker off Romania on Wednesday.
- RMF24 (Poland)10:58
Prezydent potwierdza: Drony zaatakowały statki na wodach terytorialnych Rumunii
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:59
Das westliche Schwarze Meer wird zum Kriegsschauplatz, Drohnen treffen und versenken Handelsschiffe, Menschen kommen ums Leben. Vieles deutet auf Russland als Aggressor hin, Sofia ruft die Nato zu Hilfe.
- ABC News (Australia)10:59
Rescuers were searching for seven missing crew members from one of two chemical tankers that caught fire in Romanian territorial waters.
- mymotherlode.com11:11
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian authorities launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast Thursday after a fire broke out on board a ship, leaving eight people missing. Four were rescued. The cause of the fire aboard the San Marino-flagged Wine Trader, a chemical tanker traveling from Tunisia to Romania, was not immediately
- DW Top Stories11:27
Two chemical tankers have caught fire in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea. The blazes occurred after Russian drones were sighted in Romanian airspace.
- Politico Europe11:48
The incident came after a drone was spotted in the area by Romanian authorities.
- Tagesschau (Germany)11:52
Im Schwarzen Meer vor Rumäniens Küste ist auf einem Handelsschiff ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Es sei von Drohnen getroffen worden, teilte der rumänische Präsident Dan laut der Agentur Reuters mit. Mehrere Seeleute werden noch vermisst.
- Polsat News (Poland)12:08
Dwa statki handlowe zostały trafione przez drony na rumuńskich wodach terytorialnych. Są zaginieni, trwa akcja poszukiwawczo-ratunkowa. Prezydent Rumunii Nicusor Dan jeszcze w czwartek spotka się z sekretarzem generalnym NATO Markiem Rutte. W rozmowie z dziennikarzami zapewnił, że ataki spotkają się z reakcją państwa rumuńskiego.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:26
Die Drohnenattacken vor der Küste Rumäniens und Bulgariens zielen auf den Getreidehandel – und treffen vor allem die Hungernden auf der Welt.
- Libération (France)12:37
En marge d’un sommet de l’UE à Bruxelles, le président roumain a annoncé jeudi 15 octobre que des navires battant pavillon de Saint-Marin et des Comores ont pris feu, visés par des drones. Sept personnes sont portées disparues.
- Politico Europe13:41
The North Atlantic Council will hold talks to discuss the crisis after a succession of cargo ships were struck by drones in the region, Romanian President Nicușor Dan tells POLITICO.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:02
Romanian authorities launch search and rescue operation after reported explosions aboard San Marino-flagged vessel; Romania, Bulgaria to discuss possible NATO consultations
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:24
NAKON napada dronovima na tanker kod rumunjske obale, nestalo je sedam od 12 članova posade. U tijeku je potraga, a Rumunjska i Bugarska razmatraju aktivaciju članka 4. NATO-a zbog prijetnji.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)17:23
Russia is turning the Black Sea into a dangerous zone for civilian vessels in its war of aggression against Ukraine.
- The Guardian World17:31
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’ Seven sailors are missing after drones struck two tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh security concerns on a vital shipping route used by Ukraine. A Nato military source told Reuters the drones that had hit the Wine Trader and the Yara J came from Russia. “The drones that caused the fires on board two tankers inside...
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- irishexaminer.com16 Oct, 07:09their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:44
Alliance chief also meets Bulgarian, Romanian leaders in Brussels
- tportal (Croatia)17:49
Sedam od 12 članova posade nestalo je nakon što je dronovima napadnut tanker za kemikalije koji se u četvrtak ujutro zapalio nedaleko od rumunjske obale. Incident je dodatno pojačao zabrinutost zbog sigurnosne situacije u Crnom moru, a čelnici Rumunjske i Bugarske uskoro bi trebali razgovarati o mogućoj aktivaciji članka 4. NATO sporazuma
- channel4.com18:46
Seven of twelve crew members are missing after a drone attack on a chemical tanker off Romania’s coast. We spoke to Dan Barna, a Romanian member of the European Parliament, who served as the country’s deputy prime minister.
- arstechnica.com18:48
Suspected Russian drones attack chemical tanker within Romanian waters.
- 24sata (Croatia)19:18
Od početka listopada, incidenti u Crnom moru, u koje su uključeni civilni brodovi, postaju češći uz obale ovih dviju zemalja Europske unije. Ti se napadi pripisuju ruskim dronovima...
- Al Jazeera English20:29
Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:34
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu said Thursday, Oct. 15 that Russia bears full responsibility for attacks on four merchant ships in the Black Sea that left eight people dead over the last 24 hours. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to convene the North Atlantic Council within days, she said.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Due petroliere centrate nelle acque rumene, sette marinai dispersi. “Azioni russe”. A giorni il summit del Consiglio atlantico
- PBS NewsHour23:38
Romanian authorities launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast Thursday after a drone struck a ship which then caught fire, the latest in a spate of strikes that has raised fears that Russia's war in Ukraine is spreading.
Fri, 16 October 2026
6 reports- Novinky (Czechia)06:55
Několik nákladních lodí plujících v Černém moři občas i velmi těsně za hranicemi teritoriálních vod se v poslední době stalo terči dronových útoků. Tři se potopily a počet mrtvých námořníků překročil deset. Rumunsko a Bulharsko pochopitelně žádají zásah NATO, i když to nebylo přímo v jejich teritoriálních vodách.
- bgnes.com08:05
Bulgarian politicians, former prime ministers, ministers, senior retired military officers and diplomats have called for stronger national defence and closer cooperation with the EU and NATO amid g
- dailymaverick.co.za13:03
Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to bolster its defences after a series of drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, Defence Minister Dimi…
- PBS NewsHour14:35
The attacks in the two countries' exclusive economic zones threaten a global shipping route and have left two people dead, with at least 25 still missing. They also run the risk of drawing other countries directly into the war for Ukraine.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:46
Burning tankers notwithstanding, Romania and NATO reacted cautiously to Russian drone strikes on two civilian tankers near Sulina, one inside Romanian territorial waters, the other with lethal results. Officials said the air attack was “unacceptable” but invoked neither NATO Articles 4 or 5. Rutte said NATO’s eastern flank is solid but did not mention Russia.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:24
Bulgaria’s defense minister said Sofia has asked NATO for aircraft, air defenses, counter-drone systems and air patrols after two deadly drone attacks on merchant ships off its coast in a week. The request comes from a government that has halted state military aid to Ukraine and left the Coalition of the Willing, yet Bulgaria remains one of the few NATO countries able to produce Soviet-standard ammunition.
Sat, 17 October 2026
12 reports- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)14:33
- Polsat News (Poland)16:52
Dwa drony, które wleciały w przestrzeń powietrzną Rumunii nad Morzem Czarnym, zostały zestrzelone - poinformował rumuński minister obrony narodowej Radu Miruta. Według komunikatu tamtejsze systemy wykryły bezzałogowce lecące około 120 km na wschód od Wyspy Węży.
- DW Top Stories17:51
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down drones over Romanian territorial waters. Earlier this week, two chemical tankers were hit by drones near Romania's Black Sea coast.
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- Le Monde English17 Oct, 17:34their copy
- dw.com17 Oct, 17:51their copy
- ianslive.in18:09
Bucharest, Oct 17 (IANS) Romania said on Saturday that two F-16 fighter jets of its Air Force shot down two drones that entered the country’s airspace without authorisation over the Black Sea, and announced that a dedicated meeting of the North Atlantic Council will be held on October 20 at its initiative to discuss Black Sea defence and deterrence.
- Bloomberg Politics18:34
Romania said it shot down two drones over its territorial waters on Saturday, the latest incident as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s shipping route in the Black Sea.
- english.news.cn18:45
Romania shoots down two drones over its Black Sea territorial waters-
- english.news.cn18:45
Romania shoots down two drones over its Black Sea territorial waters-
- France Info (France)19:07
Cet espace constitue une artère maritime essentielle pour l'exportation mondiale de céréales, de ressources énergétiques et de matières premières industrielles.
- tportal (Croatia)19:19
Dva drona oborena su oko 18 sati. Rumunjsko Ministarstvo obrane je potvrdilo kako su se letjelice kretale istočno od Zmijskog otoka prema jugozapadu te su ušle u zračni prostor te zemlje
- iDNES (Czechia)19:26edited after publishing
Dvě rumunské stíhačky F-16 v sobotu nad výsostnými vodami země v Černém moři sestřelily dva bezpilotní letouny. Podle tamního ministerstva obrany šlo o útočné drony typu Geraň, ruskou variantu íránských Šáhedů. Oba stroje byly zneškodněny krátce po sobě.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:58
Two F-16 fighter jets of the Romanian Air Force shot down two drones on Saturday evening that had illegally entered Romanian airspace over the Black Sea.
- N1 Info (Croatia)20:12
Rumunjski borbeni zrakoplovi F-16 oborili su dva drona iznad Crnog mora u novom incidentu s bespilotnim letjelicama u subotu, objavile su vlasti.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:16
Romanian F-16 fighter jets intercepted and shot down two unidentified drones over Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea on Oct. 17. The incident follows kinetic drone strikes on two chemical tankers near the Sulina Canal that left seven sailors missing, alongside a series of attacks on commercial cargo ships off Romania and Bulgaria that caused 23 casualties over 10 days. The aerial engagement coincided with recurring drone crashes across neighboring Moldova, where five Russian-origin...