Drone attacks on Black Sea shipping sink ships; Bulgaria suspects Russia, India urges safe passage

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How the sides differ Right sources stress Bulgaria's suspicion of Russia and lack of proof; alternative sources stress escalating attacks and India's appeal to both Moscow and Kyiv.

Drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea have sunk vessels and damaged others. Alternative coverage says a Tuesday attack sank the cargo ship Dignity and disabled the Ukrainian-operated Chelsea, both about 20 miles off Bulgaria's coast. A right-leaning outlet reports Bulgaria said Russia was likely behind strikes on four ships in the past week, sinking two, though responsibility cannot be proven. Separately, India asked both Russia and Ukraine to protect safe commercial shipping, citing risks to Indian seafarers.

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Alternative · 2 sources DWDeutsche WelleIndia urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping

• ACAntiwar.comBlack Sea Shipping Hit With Escalating Attacks

Describes escalating drone attacks on shipping and India's call on both Russia and Ukraine to protect vessels and seafarers.

Right WTWashington TimesBulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea drone strikes as rescue operations continue

Focuses on Bulgaria's assessment that Russia was likely responsible, while noting there is no way to prove it, and ongoing rescue efforts.