Four Vessels Hit in Bulgaria’s Black Sea Zone Since October 6

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and Naval Forces have increased surveillance in the Black Sea after four vessels were struck in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone since October 6, with all sailors from two ships rescued, 11 still missing from another, and the fate of the Alpha Watan’s crew unknown. The first attacks took place on October 6, when the Alpha Watan and Abel were hit about 70 nautical miles east of Byala. All crew members aboard the Abel were rescued, but the fate of those on the Alpha Watan remains unknown, and the search operation has been called off. ...