Ruslan Trad stated that the agencies' reports are categorical regarding Russia's responsibility for the attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, which are part of Moscow's strategy to restrict Ukrainian exports. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #Украйна (translated)
The first naval ambassador of Bulgaria, Captain Andrian Evtimov, expressed concern about the Black Sea being declared a military zone and the cessation of the rescue operation for the crew of the attacked merchant ship, emphasizing the serious risks to shipping and the consequences for the economy. #ЧерноМоре #Корабоплаване #СпасителнаОперация (translated)
Yoda wrote that people with pro-Russian positions have appeared on all television channels. He noted that according to Boiko Kotsev, Russia had no problem sinking the two ships, as it had long warned that it would do so. The author stated that the ships were carrying weapons, not grain, and relayed a claim that the war would end the very next day, as the Ukrainian defensive line was collapsing. He accused the host of lying. #Русия #Украйна #война (translated)
Bulgaria plans urgent negotiations with Turkey and Romania to strengthen maritime security in the Black Sea and to request a ban on drones in the region, in response to attacks on commercial vessels. #България #Турция #ЧерноМоре (translated)
As insurance premiums increase, the cost of transportation will naturally rise. Despite the contract, if it was signed beforehand, when the military risk increases, this premium must automatically be paid by the shipowner, who will naturally send the bill to the charterer," explained the president of the European Confederation of Associations of Marine Captains, Captain Dimitar Dimitrov. #зърнопроизводство #ЧерноМоре #транспортиране (translated)
Following the attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, Bulgarian grain producers are warning of a sharp increase in transportation costs and difficulties in grain trade, which could lead to economic consequences for the country. #зърнопроизводство #ЧерноМоре #транспортиране (translated)
What happened with the drones in the Black Sea will continue to happen because there is war nearby. Valentin Radev did not rule out the possibility that there could have been ammunition on the ship. #ЧерноМоре #война #дронове (translated)
Former Interior Minister Valentin Radev suggested that there were ammunition and soldiers on the struck ships in the Black Sea, emphasizing that the incidents with the drones continue due to the ongoing war in the area. #ЧерноМоре #война #дронове (translated)
The USA destroyed a cargo ship that attempted to breach the blockade of Iranian ports after an American fighter jet struck its stern in the Strait of Hormuz. #ОрмузкиПроток #Корабоплаване #Блокада (translated)
The USA disabled a cargo ship that attempted to break the blockade of Iranian ports, after an attack by a precision bomber, without harming any people. #Иран #САЩ #ОрмузкиПроток (translated)
The aftermath of the attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea has sparked new political debates in Bulgaria, with the opposition calling for more information regarding the origin of the drones and national readiness for defense, while the government defends its decisions to lift the bans on diesel exports. #България #дронове #политика (translated)
"During 2022-2023, there were 'exercises' by the Russian Federation in our area of responsibility, which aimed to obstruct ship traffic in the Western Black Sea. By establishing this mine countermeasure maritime group, we were able to balance and free the commercial flow of ships in this territory. With greater presence and increased use of early warning resources, including aviation capabilities, it is possible to create a good mechanism to ensure freedom of navigation," commented Hristo Gadjev. #ЧерноМоре #отбрана #България (translated)
Hristo Gadjev from GERB emphasized that it is necessary to urgently start consultations in NATO for the oversight and security in the Black Sea following the recent incidents with ships, highlighting the need for increased presence of allied forces in the area. #ЧерноМоре #отбрана #България (translated)
Prof. Dimitър Nedjalkov stated that the warhead that hit the ship in the Black Sea was probably over 300 kg, and emphasized that Bulgaria urgently needs to modernize its armed forces and continue the investigation into the incident to reach well-founded conclusions. #България #превъоръжаване #ЧерноМоре (translated)
As a head of state, I cannot speak with assumptions, which is why in the text of the decision of the Consultative Council for National Security we clearly stated that Bulgaria will do everything possible to gather evidence and based on that take specific decisions, as well as for the government to inform the Bulgarian public," said Iliana Yotova in response to a question about whether there are doubts about whose drones struck two ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. #БългарскаВъншнаПолитика #МирниПреговори #ВойнаВУкрайна (translated)
Tsvetlin Yovchev stated that the drone attack on commercial ships in the Black Sea, which he believes was organized by Russia, poses a serious threat to Bulgaria and emphasized the need for a stronger diplomatic response. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #ХибриднаВойна (translated)
Zelma recounted that she spoke with a friend who, according to her, was strongly depoliticized and did not follow the news. She learned that Russian drones attacked ships in the Black Sea, but she did not understand that Yotova had pardoned five drug traffickers, wrote Zelma. The author described this as an indicator of the level of public awareness and asked how rational choices could be expected in such a context. #информация #осведомяване #политика (translated)
Nikolai Denkov warned about the concealment of information regarding the sunken ships in the Black Sea and emphasized the need for Bulgaria to strengthen its defense and cooperation with allies in the context of the current military situation. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #ВойнаВУкрайна (translated)
Russian forces carried out strikes on three cargo ships in Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea, claiming that they were used to supply the Ukrainian armed forces. #Русия #Украйна #ЧерноМоре (translated)
In this regard, the Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov summarized that it is still unknown whether the ship was the target of a Russian or Ukrainian attack. #ЧерноМоре #Война #Дронове (translated)
