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Russia is blamed for striking Bulgarian civilian vessels, challenging NATO security and prompting AFU cooperation.
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What happened
Russia is blamed for striking Bulgarian civilian vessels, challenging NATO security and prompting AFU cooperation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bulgaria seeks evidence on vessel strikes and coordinates with Turkey and Romania.1 source
Russia's strikes on civilian vessels challenge NATO security and prompt AFU cooperation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Armed Forces of Ukraine
combined military forces of Ukraine
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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