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Three Turkish‑owned cargo ships hit by suspected Russian drones in EU waters
France 24 says suspected Russian drones hit three Turkish‑owned cargo ships in EU waters, sinking one and leaving crew missing.
By Felo News Desk · Published
France 24 reported that three Turkish‑owned cargo ships operating out of Ukraine were struck by suspected Russian drones in European Union waters. One vessel, the Togo‑flagged Alfa Watan, sank on Tuesday off the Bulgarian coast, leaving ten Egyptian and Syrian crew members missing. The other ships, including the Palau‑flagged Able, were damaged but their crews were rescued.
The incidents come as Ukraine continues to target Russian tankers in the Black Sea, while a UN‑brokered deal to keep oil, grain and fertilizer ships moving remains stalled. France 24 noted that the United States is in a drawdown mode and that President Biden’s team is reportedly seeking commercial deals with Moscow, raising questions about Europe’s readiness for hybrid warfare.
Key facts
- Three Turkish‑owned cargo ships were hit by suspected Russian drones in EU waters. (france24.com)
- The Togo‑flagged Alfa Watan sank off Bulgaria, with ten crew members missing. (france24.com)
- The Palau‑flagged Able was set on fire but its crew was rescued. (france24.com)
Sources
- [1] france24.com — originally reported as “The Debate - Black sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover?”
