Drones Hit Two Ships Off Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast
“Prime Minister Rumen Radev says one ship sank and a rescue effort is underway.” — Gloria Vance, on air
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- The New York TimesDrones Hit Ships Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast, Prime Minister Says
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPrime Minister Rumen Radev says one ship sank and a rescue effort is underway.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is not yet clear where the drones came from. The Times' editors warn of risks to global trade routes and energy markets.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo a boat got hit and nobody knows who did it. Gloria, is that like when my lunch goes missing from the office fridge?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot quite, Hank. I have covered the Black Sea. Everyone there denies everything, and the denials always arrive before the evidence.
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