5 questions about the drone attacks on ships off Bulgaria

Two merchant ships, the HS Dignity and the Chelsea-3, were struck by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, resulting in the sinking of the HS Dignity and 10 missing crew members. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador to discuss the incident, noting that while conclusive evidence is lacking, the logic of the attacks benefits Russia. Ukraine has explicitly blamed Moscow, while the Russian ambassador suggested the strikes could be a third-party provocation. The incidents have prompted discussions between Bulgaria and NATO leadership regarding maritime security and potential escalation near NATO territory.

Two merchant ships, the HS Dignity and the Chelsea-3, were struck by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, resulting in the sinking of the HS Dignity and 10 missing crew members. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador to discuss the incident, noting that while conclusive evidence is lacking, the logic of the attacks benefits Russia. Ukraine has explicitly blamed Moscow, while the Russian ambassador suggested the strikes could be a third-party provocation. The incidents have prompted discussions between Bulgaria and NATO leadership regarding maritime security and potential escalation near NATO territory.