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Bulgaria Halts Search for 10 Missing Sailors After Drone Strikes Sink Cargo Ship in Black Sea

Bulgarian authorities have terminated search operations for ten missing crew members after the cargo ship Alfa Watan sank in the country's exclusive economic zone following a drone attack. A second vessel, the Able, caught fire but all 18 of its crew were rescued. The incident, occurring roughly 80 nautical miles off the coast of Byala, marks the first such attack in Bulgarian waters and has prompted international condemnation, though the origin of the drones remains officially unconfirmed by Sofia.

via Al Jazeera|

#black-sea #bulgaria #conflict

geopolitics4 days ago•8 min saved

Coordinated Drone Strikes Sink Cargo Ship in Bulgarian Waters, Missing 10 Crew

A commercial cargo ship sank and a second vessel caught fire in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone after a coordinated drone attack, leaving 10 crew members missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the strikes, while Bulgarian authorities condemned the incident as a violation of international law without officially attributing it to a specific state. The attacks, occurring roughly 70 nautical miles off the coast of Byala, represent a significant escalation in maritime conflict near NATO borders, prompting emergency government sessions and international condemnation.

via Fox News|

#black-sea #bulgaria #drone-warfare

world4 days ago

Black Sea drone strikes sink three ships, leaving 11 crew missing or dead

Drone attacks on three commercial vessels in the Black Sea have resulted in two sinkings and at least two deaths, marking a significant escalation in maritime conflict near NATO borders. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, while the EU pledged solidarity with affected member states. Although no state has been officially blamed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attributed the attacks to Russia, highlighting growing tensions over hybrid warfare in the region.

via Euronews.com|

#black-sea #bulgaria #drone-warfare

international4 days ago•1 min saved

Bulgaria ends search for 10 sailors after Black Sea drone strikes sink cargo ship

Bulgaria has terminated the search for ten missing crew members after drones sank the cargo ship Alfa Watan in its exclusive economic zone. A second vessel, the Able, is also sinking, though its 18 crew were rescued. The incident follows a previous drone strike on a grain ship off Romania, raising concerns about expanding maritime conflict.

via Euronews.com|

#black-sea #bulgaria #drone-attacks

conflict-and-security4 days ago•1 min saved

Black Sea drone strikes sink cargo ship, leaving 10 crew missing

Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in Bulgarian waters on Tuesday, resulting in the sinking of the Alfa Watan and the disappearance of its crew. While the second ship, the Able, is also sinking, its 18 crew members were rescued. Bulgarian officials condemned the incident as a violation of maritime law but did not attribute the attack to any specific state, even as the war in Ukraine intensifies.

via BBC|

#black-sea #bulgaria #conflict-and-security

international4 days ago•126 min saved

Bulgaria halts search for 10 sailors after drones sink cargo ship in Black Sea

Bulgaria has suspended the search for 10 missing crew members after drones struck two commercial vessels in its exclusive economic zone on Tuesday. The Alfa Watan, a Turkish-owned cargo ship flying the Togo flag, sank after being hit by air and sea drones approximately 70 nautical miles off the coast of Byala. The second vessel, the Able, is also sinking after a drone struck its stern; all 18 of its crew were rescued by the Bulgarian ferry Dioscuria, with two hospitalized. Prime Minister Rumen Radev condemned the incident as a violation of maritime law but did not attribute the attack to any specific state. This incident follows a previous drone strike on a grain ship off Romania that killed two crew members, prompting President Iliana Iotova to convene the national security council.

via AP News|

#black-sea #bulgaria #drone-attacks

world6 days ago•125 min saved

Bulgaria and Greece Finalize Historic Cultural Exchange, Returning Czar Samuel’s Remains and WWI Artifacts

Bulgaria and Greece concluded a decades-long diplomatic effort by exchanging the remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel for 48 religious artifacts looted during World War I. The ceremony in Thessaloniki marked a significant shift in cultural heritage policy, with Greek leaders explicitly linking the deal to their ongoing campaign to repatriate the Parthenon Marbles from the UK.

via AP News|

#bulgaria #cultural-repatriation #czar-samuel

international7 days ago•1 min saved

Bulgaria and Greece Exchange Czar Samuel’s Remains and WWI Artifacts in Historic Accord

Bulgaria and Greece finalized a decades-long cultural agreement, exchanging the remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel for 48 religious artifacts looted during World War I. The ceremony in Thessaloniki marked a diplomatic breakthrough, with Greek leaders using the deal to bolster their campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the UK.

via Al Jazeera|

#bulgaria #cultural-repatriation #czar-samuel

world28 days ago•1 min saved

Bulgaria probes suspected sabotage after ammunition depot fire

Bulgarian authorities are probing an overnight fire at EMCO’s ammunition storage site near Gorni Varpishta, with officials not ruling out outside interference after explosions left no injuries. EMCO calls the blaze sabotage, noting the facility had been inactive for months and recently inspected; this follows a prior fire at a nearby warehouse. The company, whose weapons are used by Ukraine, links the broader pattern of attacks on Bulgaria’s defence industry to saboteurs, amid prosecutors’ claims that owner Emilian Gebrev has been targeted by Russian agents.

via BBC|

#ammunition #bulgaria #emco

europe1 month ago•7 min saved

Radev: Western Arms to Ukraine Could Provoke Russia’s Leipzig Attack

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev argued in parliament that Western military support for Ukraine helped provoke Russia’s alleged attack on Leipzig Airport, warning that long-range weapons raise risks and urging Europe to seek negotiations with Moscow; Germany has accused Russia of the hybrid attack, which Moscow denies amid ongoing peace talks efforts.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#bulgaria #europe #leipzig-airport-attack

science1 month ago•57 min saved

Ancient jar shelter: skeleton found inside a Roman dolium in Bulgaria hints at siege defense

Archaeologists in Deultum, Bulgaria uncovered a 1,600-year-old skeleton inside a giant Roman storage jar (a dolium) dating to about AD 400. The young man appears to have hidden inside the vessel during an enemy attack, with two iron knives and a belt found with the remains. Evidence of a nearby fire and chaotic deposition around the jar suggests a dramatic event; the skeleton has been moved to Sofia for analysis, and researchers plan further excavations of the Late Roman gate and turret where the find was made.

via Yahoo|

#archaeology #bulgaria #deultum

archaeology1 month ago•164 min saved

Skeleton in a 1,600-year-old Roman jar hints at a desperate shelter during siege in Bulgaria

Archaeologists unearthed a giant Roman storage jar (dolium) at Deultum, Bulgaria, containing a young man’s skeleton dating to about AD 400. The find, with two iron knives, a belt, coins, and surrounding burn debris, suggests he sought shelter inside the jar during an attacking force; the team will move the remains to Sofia for analysis and continue excavations of the Late Roman gate.

via Live Science|

#ancient-rome #archaeology #bulgaria

world1 month ago•2 min saved

NATO on alert as Iran reportedly weighs strikes on US targets in Europe

NATO says it is prepared to address threats and defend all Allies after reports that Iran considered strikes against US military targets in Europe. Bulgaria has heightened security at Bezmer Air Base to support US operations, and NATO notes it intercepted four Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Türkiye earlier this year, underscoring its deterrence posture amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The broader context includes an expired June memorandum to end hostilities with no current negotiations.

via aljazeera.com|

#bulgaria #europe #iran

world1 month ago•7 min saved

Dry Danube Reveals One of Rome's Longest Bridges in Bulgaria

A European heat wave lowered the Danube near Gigen, Bulgaria, exposing the foundations of a Roman-era bridge commissioned under Constantine I and inaugurated in AD 328. The bridge stretched about a mile, connecting Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava (in modern Romania) and was likely destroyed around AD 367. A Pleven Regional Historical Museum team used drones to map the foundations, providing an unprecedented view of one of Rome’s engineering feats.

via Archaeology Magazine|

#archaeology #bulgaria #danube

archaeology2 months ago•11 min saved

Heatwave Exposes Roman Constantine Bridge Foundations in Bulgaria

Severe Danube drought from record heatwaves has temporarily lowered water levels in Bulgaria, revealing exposed foundations of the ancient Constantine Bridge near Gigen. Built under Emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, the bridge spanned over 2 km and linked Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava; Pleven museum archaeologists used drones to document the visible remains, a rare chance to study a major Roman engineering feat in its riverine setting, though the structure was largely destroyed by around 367 CE.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#archaeology #bulgaria #constantine-bridge