EU Slams Black Sea Attacks on Civilian Shipping as 'Unacceptable'

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen called drone strikes on 2 commercial vessels in the Black Sea near Bulgaria ‘very concerning’ as EU officials work to establish the facts.

NEERAJ RAJAN

Published 6 October 2026, 19:29

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Brussels, Belgium: European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen declared attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea "unacceptable" on Tuesday.

Her strong condemnation followed drone strikes that hit two commercial vessels near Bulgaria.

Writing in an online statement, von der Leyen described the maritime security developments as "very concerning".

She emphasized that authorities are still working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incidents.

EU Slams Black Sea Attacks on Civilian Shipping as 'Unacceptable'

NEERAJ RAJAN

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