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CONTSHIP JET sinks after Black Sea drone attack off Bulgaria as 18 crew survive
A Greek-managed, Liberian-flagged container ship has sunk in the western Black Sea after being struck by three maritime drones, intensifying concerns about shipping security and hazardous cargo off Bulgaria's coast.
Bulgaria asks NATO for combat aircraft and anti-drone systems after Black Sea ship attacks
Bulgaria has formally requested additional NATO aircraft and anti-drone capabilities after attacks on commercial vessels exposed security risks near the alliance's southeastern frontier.
Drones sink cargo ship near NATO waters as 11 sailors vanish and Black Sea crisis deepens
Eleven sailors are missing after drones sank a cargo ship near Bulgaria. Find out why the attack is raising new NATO and Black Sea security fears.
Ukraine offers reciprocal Black Sea and energy truce as Zelenskyy puts decision on Russia
Ukraine says it is prepared for reciprocal Black Sea and energy ceasefires, including suspending strikes on Russian export infrastructure if Moscow does the same.
Romania shoots down explosive drone near Black Sea gas project as Russia tensions escalate
Romania destroys an explosive drone near the Neptun Deep gas project as Black Sea tensions raise new NATO and European energy-security concerns.
Spanish F-18 shoots down suspected Russian drone over Romania as NATO Eastern Flank tensions escalate
A Spanish F-18 fighter operating under NATO air policing has destroyed a suspected Russian drone inside Romanian airspace, marking Romania’s fourth drone shootdown of 2026 and intensifying concerns over the Ukraine war spilling across NATO borders.
Ukraine offers Russia Black Sea truce as grain exports collapse 76% and food supply fears rise
Ukraine has proposed a halt to attacks on civilian Black Sea targets after strikes on ports and commercial vessels sent its grain exports plunging 76%, while Russia’s own export infrastructure has come under increasingly heavy Ukrainian attack.
Thales advances €3.9bn Exail takeover as tender offer agreement is signed
Thales signs binding tender offer agreement for the €3.9 billion Exail underwater drone deal; shares trade below the €134 bid on timeline risk into 2028.
Romania shoots down second drone in two days as Ukraine war tests NATO airspace defences
Romania has shot down two drones in two days. The interceptions protect NATO airspace but raise the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia.
Kyiv hit by ballistic missile attack as Ukraine war reaches deeper into Russia
Ukraine hit Russian logistics hubs deep behind the front. Hours later, Kyiv faced a major ballistic barrage, exposing the war’s widening geographic reach.