Conflict · Black Sea, off Bulgaria · October 28, 2026

Drones hit container ship off Bulgaria; Turkey warns both sides

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 28, 9:31 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Three sea drones struck the Liberia-flagged Contship Jet off Bulgaria, Bulgaria's minister said. Turkey's defense minister warned Russia and Ukraine against more attacks on merchant ships.

Why it matters

Attacks on commercial ships threaten Black Sea trade routes.

Background

Russia and Ukraine have both struck vessels in the Black Sea during the war.

Sources

• Le Monde ↗Oct 28, 10:42 AM ET
• The Straits Times ↗Oct 28, 9:31 AM ET

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