Greek-owned container ship sinks off Bulgaria after sea-drone attack

The container ship was attacked by a sea drone on Wednesday and sank in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, according to the report. All 18 crew members were rescued, and video of the incident was reportedly captured both by someone aboard the vessel and by a nearby French reconnaissance patrol sent to investigate.

The incident involves a Greek-owned ship operating under charter to an Israeli shipping company, linking commercial shipping interests with a wider security event near Bulgaria. The reported footage provides a record of the attack and the vessel’s sinking rather than a written account alone.

The ship’s ownership, charter arrangement and the presence of a French reconnaissance patrol are the key connections described in the report. No further details about the attacker, the sea drone or damage to other vessels are established here.

The identity and motive of the attacker remain unclear, as does whether the episode forms part of a broader pattern affecting commercial traffic in the Black Sea. The rescue of all 18 crew members limits the immediate human toll, but the sinking leaves questions about maritime protection and future shipping operations.

Further reporting would need to establish who launched the drone, whether authorities attribute responsibility, and whether additional security measures or disruptions follow around Bulgarian waters.