https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-attacks-on-ships-sailing-near-nato-waters-present-fresh-threat-for-the-allianceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-attacks-on-ships-sailing-near-nato-waters-present-fresh-threat-for-the-alliancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-attacks-on-ships-sailing-near-nato-waters-present-fresh-threat-for-the-alliance#u130449Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:29 +0000Drone attacks have sunk a merchant vessel and damaged other commercial ships near the Black Sea coasts of Bulgaria and Romania. At least 11 sailors are missing following the sinking of a ship in Bulgarian waters. Romania reported a drone strike on a chemical tanker within its territorial waters, marking the first time such attacks have entered a NATO member's waters. In response, Bulgaria has requested assistance from NATO, and the alliance is considering the redeployment of anti-drone defenses to protect its southeastern flank.Why it mattersThese strikes occur as European leaders accuse