Distressed ship reported near Bulgaria

A first signal "was received at 01:30 (local time) regarding a distressed ship," according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev, who stated that a ship flying the Maltese flag and belonging to Ukraine was "struck by three aerial drones."

Crew rescued from damaged ship

The crew of the vessel was fully rescued, according to Radev. He added that "another ship was hit" and "sank," with "a member of the crew" being "rescued."

Bulgarian response to the attacks

Radev announced that he wants to summon the Russian ambassador following the attacks, which he described as "unacceptable." He informed NATO about the incidents.

Incidents occur in Black Sea

The attacks occurred near Bulgarian coasts in the Black Sea on October 13.