Ship Sinks, Chelsea3 Evacuated After Drone Attack Off Bulgaria

A vessel whose identity has not yet been confirmed sank and the tanker Chelsea3 was evacuated following a drone attack off the Bulgarian coast, according to an official statement from the Bulgarian Prime Minister. Chelsea3 had 15 sailors on board, from Ukraine and Azerbaijan, all of whom were rescued. No additional official details have been released regarding the identity, cargo, flag or circumstances of the vessel that sank. Bulgarian authorities have not provided further information on the origin of the drone or the party responsible for the attack. The incident adds to a series of maritime security concerns in the Black Sea region, where commercial shipping has faced increased risk amid ongoing regional tensions. Further details on the scale of the damage, the cause of the attack and any environmental impact from the sunken vessel have not yet been disclosed. Authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the investigation into the incident continues.