All 18 Crew Members Rescued After Black Sea Drone Attack Near Bulgaria

All 18 crew members of the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET, which was hit by three drones in the Black Sea, have been rescued without any fatalities, Bulgarian authorities said.

The joint rescue operation has been completed, involving Bulgaria’s emergency rescue services, Maritime Administration, Navy, Air Force and Border Police.

"The crew is safe. We thank Bulgaria for carrying out the rescue operation so quickly," a spokesperson for the Greek company managing the vessel told Maritime.bg.

Transport Minister Georgi Peev also expressed gratitude to the teams involved, praising their professionalism and rapid response in saving lives.