Russia conducts attacks against Azerbaijani citizens and vessels near Bulgaria, prompting Bulgaria to seek NATO and EU assistance.
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Updated oct 13
The latest in this situation
- A ship carrying Azerbaijani citizens was attacked near Byala.
- A Ukrainian-owned vessel was struck near Bulgaria's coast, prompting calls for NATO and EU maritime surveillance support.
- Russia conducts attacks against Azerbaijani citizens and vessels near Bulgaria, prompting Bulgaria to seek NATO and EU assistance.
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What happened
Russia conducts attacks against Azerbaijani citizens and vessels near Bulgaria, prompting Bulgaria to seek NATO and EU assistance.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A ship carrying Azerbaijani citizens was attacked near Byala.Sub-event
- A Ukrainian-owned vessel was struck near Bulgaria's coast, prompting calls for NATO and EU maritime surveillance support.Sub-event
Russia attacks Azerbaijan and vessels near Bulgaria, while Bulgaria seeks NATO/EU aid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Azerbaijan
country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe and Western Asia
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Bulgaria
country in Southeast Europe
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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