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Two vessels were hit by suspected Russian drones near the Bulgarian coast on October 13, with one ship sinking and the other requiring evacuation.
These incidents mark the fifth attack on ships within the exclusive economic zones of NATO member states, prompting calls for the alliance to redeploy counter-drone systems to enhance maritime security.
Among the targeted vessels was the Chelsea 3, a Ukrainian-operated coastal freighter flying the Maltese flag.
Bulgarian rescue teams safely evacuated all 15 crew members after the ship was reportedly struck by three aerial drones.
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