English
StrasbourgGeopolitics
European Parliament debates Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping
Bulgarian MEPs called for an EU naval mission, counter-drone defence, a fund for ports and a faster maritime security centre in Varna.
StrasbourgGeopolitics
Bulgarian MEPs called for an EU naval mission, counter-drone defence, a fund for ports and a faster maritime security centre in Varna.
BrusselsShipping
The Council meets at Romania's request after drone strikes on merchant ships off Bulgaria and Romania.
Varna, BurgasShipping
Producers describe wheat trade as "frozen". No ship has been named.
Black SeaAnalysis
There is no official attribution. Romania blames Russia; Bulgaria says "the logic leads there" but cannot prove it.
Sulina, RomaniaMilitary Aviation
Both drones were downed over Romanian territorial waters at 18:01 and 18:05 on 17 October.
BurgasShipping
The hull will be examined for evidence of who carried out the attack. No drone debris has been found so far.
BrusselsGeopolitics
European Council conclusions demand the immediate restoration of safe shipping in the Black Sea.
BucharestDrones
NATO’s top commander in Europe is in close contact with allies, and Romania is asking the alliance for equipment to protect shipping.
Sulina, RomaniaDanube
Yara J caught fire in Romanian territorial waters; seven sailors are missing after the strike on Wine Trader.
SofiaGeopolitics
The defence ministers agreed on more surveillance and intelligence sharing. Bulgaria will take the issue to the UN Security Council.
Black Sea, off Shabla and ByalaShipping
Eleven sailors are missing. PM Radev called an extraordinary Security Council meeting and summoned the Russian ambassador.
Black Sea, off SinemoretsNaval Warfare
The find is reported by the Defence Ministry's Bulgarian Army outlet. Who launched the missile, and when, is not stated.
ShablaDrones
The Air Force and Navy located the cargo ship EMIL 40 nm east of Cape Shabla.
The essentials on defence and security in Bulgaria, the region and the Black Sea, in your inbox once a week.
Poland
Romania
Russia
Türkiye
Ukraine