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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched
What happened
Bulgarian authorities are investigating the attack on two commercial vessels by drones in the country's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the attack. The attack occurred on Tuesday, with explosions also reported in Kyiv after a warning of a ballistic missile heading towards the Ukrainian capital. Ukraine struck an oil tanker off the southern Russian coast on Tuesday evening.
Why it matters
The incident has significant implications for maritime security and international law, as it involves an attack on a NATO member's exclusive economic zone. The incident is also part of a broader escalation of violence in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The incident may also have implications for global trade and energy security.
Key facts
- Bulgaria is investigating the origin of the drones used in the attack.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the attack.
- The attack occurred in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.
- Ukraine struck an oil tanker off the southern Russian coast on Tuesday evening.
- Explosions were reported in Kyiv after a warning of a ballistic missile heading towards the Ukrainian capital.
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