Bulgaria Asks NATO to Deploy Troops, Jets After Black Sea Drone Strikes

Following a series of drone attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea, Bulgaria has formally requested NATO to relocate troops and fighter jets to its territory, coordinating with Romania and Turkey. The attacks mark an escalation in maritime insecurity near NATO's eastern flank, prompting a defensive reinforcement request. The exact origin of the drones remains unconfirmed, but the incident underscores heightened risk to commercial shipping in the region.