Ukraine’s defense forces did not conduct any operations in Bulgarian waters, where two merchant vessels were struck by drones today. It has been established that this was a combined Russian attack using sea and aerial drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “We are currently gathering all available information through intelligence and special services channels regarding this latest attack on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. We extend our sympathies to everyone affected. This latest trag

Ukraine’s defense forces did not conduct any operations in Bulgarian waters, where two merchant vessels were struck by drones today. It has been established that this was a combined Russian attack using sea and aerial drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “We are currently gathering all available information through intelligence and special services channels regarding this latest attack on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. We extend our sympathies to everyone affected. This latest tragedy involving civilian vessels is a continuation of Russia’s attempt to render the western part of the Black Sea completely unfit for navigation. We have clarified all details with the Bulgarian side. Our Naval Forces have been in contact with their counterparts in Bulgaria. I have instructed our Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense, our intelligence agencies, and all our services to cooperate as fully as possible with our partners so that both they and we have greater capabilities for defense.”