Black Sea in crossfire: Bulgaria says Russia behind drone strikes that sank two ships

Bulgaria on Wednesday said Russia was likely behind a series of drone attacks on four commercial ships in the Black Sea, which sank two vessels over the past week. However, it admitted it had no proof of Moscow’s involvement. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 crew members missing after Tuesday’s strikes, while five sailors have been rescued.Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev told Parliament that the attacks appeared to benefit Russia, as one of the vessels was Ukrainian-owned. The strikes targeted ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone and nearby waters, raising concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region.“There is no logic in Ukraine attacking its own ships and crews, given that the outcome of all these attacks favours Russia — and indeed, the logic points in that direction.