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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 an attack on two vessels in the country's exclusive economic zone, which Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attributed to Russia. The attack occurred on Tuesday, with explosions also reported in Kyiv. Ukraine's military warned of a potential ballistic missile strike on the capital. Russian air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Why it matters
The incident has implications for regional tensions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The attack on Bulgarian vessels raises concerns about the safety of shipping in the Black Sea. The incident is part of a larger pattern of aerial attacks and counter-attacks between Ukraine and Russia.
Key facts
- Bulgaria's prime minister, Rumen Radev, said the origin of the drones was under investigation.
- Explosions were reported in Kyiv on Wednesday after a warning of a ballistic missile strike.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has attributed the attack on Bulgarian vessels to Russia.
- Russian air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones overnight.
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