A cargo ship has been lost in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast after a strike by a drone, leaving several crew members missing. At least one sailor was pulled to safety. Search operations are ongoing in the area. ABC News, BBC, and Al Jazeera published reports on the event on 6 October 2026.

Separately, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an $88.6 million loan connected to copper mining operations in Bulgaria. The financial package is intended to assist the resources industry in the country.