Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after drone strikes hit ships

Summary

Bulgaria summoned the Russian ambassador after drone strikes hit two ships in the Black Sea, RTÉ and The New York Times report. One ship sank, according to The Globe and Mail and ABC News. The Globe and Mail, RTÉ and The Hindu report 11 people missing, while The Irish Times says six crew members were rescued and 10 others were missing; The Hindu describes the drones as suspected Russian.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   13 Oct 2026, 10:22 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that two cargo ships were hit by drones overnight, one sank, and 11 sailors were missing, citing officials.

2. The Irish Times

   13 Oct 2026, 10:44 UTCSource ↗

   The Irish Times reports that Bulgaria pointed to Russia after drones hit more cargo ships, with six crew members rescued and 10 others missing near NATO territorial waters.

3. ABC News

   13 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that Bulgaria said drones hit ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting rescue operations.

4. RTÉ

   13 Oct 2026, 15:55 UTCSource ↗

   RTÉ reports that 11 people were missing after two ships were struck off Bulgaria and that Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador.

5. The New York Times

   13 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that Bulgaria summoned the Russian ambassador after more drone strikes in the Black Sea.

6. The Hindu

   13 Oct 2026, 17:05 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that suspected Russian drones hit two ships off Bulgaria and that 11 people were missing.