
Three Drones Strike Container Ship Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast, All 18 Crew Rescued
Three maritime drones struck the Liberian-flagged container ship Contship Jet off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, prompting a Navy rescue of all 18 crew members.
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5 articles · Last updated 29 October 2026

Three maritime drones struck the Liberian-flagged container ship Contship Jet off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, prompting a Navy rescue of all 18 crew members.

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