Suspected Russian drones hit ships off Bulgaria, 11 missing

Summary

The Hindu's latest report says suspected Russian drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, leaving 11 people missing, and that Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador. The Globe and Mail and ABC News report that one ship sank; The Globe and Mail says 11 sailors were missing, while The Irish Times reported six crew members rescued and 10 missing. RTÉ also reported the summons, and ABC News said the strikes prompted rescue operations.

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

   17 Oct 2026, 16:47 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports suspected Russian drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, leaving 11 missing, and says Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador.