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We first look to save human life, because the information was that the ship had a crew of 15 people. Our task was to save them and transfer them to our board," explained inspector Ivan Ivanov, who is the commander of the border police ship 514 "Burgas." #Челси3 #спасителнаоперация #Бургас (translated)

The head of the Border Police, Anton Zlatanov, dismissed speculations surrounding the incident with the ship Chelsea 3, confirming that the rescue operation was carried out under deteriorating weather conditions and without violations, and that Bulgaria informed Skopje that there is no data on the sought woman crossing a Bulgarian checkpoint. #СпасителнаОперация #ГраничнаПолиция #ЧерноМоре (translated)

This was a successful rescue operation on the second attempt. We are extremely pleased. Under the control of the Ministry of Transport and the Maritime Administration - Burgas. The captain of the operation was Zivko Petrov. Together with colleagues from the Navy and Border Police, the operation was carried out in bad weather. An unprecedented one. As the Ministry of Transport, we are responsible for ensuring that drifting ships are not left uncontrolled in our sea, which is why we did everything possible to bring the ship here," said the Minister of Transport and Communications, Georgi Peev. #Челси3 #Бургас #МорскаАдминистрация (translated)

Bulgaria will do everything possible to gather evidence, to conduct an independent investigation to unequivocally establish where the attack came from," commented the Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev on the air of the program "Wake Up" on NOVA. #Челси3 #Бургас #независимораследване (translated)

The military district prosecutor's office in Sofia has started an investigation into the attack on the ship "Chelsea 3" in the Black Sea, linked to allegations of a crime committed in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. #ЧерноМоре #военноПрестъпление #економическаЗона (translated)

The Military District Prosecutor’s Office in Sofia has initiated a pre-trial proceeding for the attack on the ship Chelsea 3 in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, following a signal from the Bulgarian Lawyers for Human Rights Foundation and the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee. #ЧерноМоре #праваНаправата #досъдебноПроизводство (translated)

We have sent letters and requests to the NATO Secretary General and the Supreme Commander asking for the strengthening of our capabilities. At the very least, this is about demonstrating strength on our territory and in our territorial waters," announced Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov to the media following the strikes in Romania's territorial waters in the Black Sea. If until recently the focus was on the Baltic states, for a week now the focus has been on the Black Sea," Stoyanov added. The Navy is doing excellently. We hope that the necessary information will be extracted from "Chelsea-3," but the Ministry of Defense is not the investigative body," Stoyanov stated. #България #НАТО #ЧерноМоре (translated)

Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria supports any coalition aimed at quickly ending the Russian war against Ukraine through diplomacy. He pointed out that the country has not severed diplomatic relations with Russia and that a few days ago he invited the Russian ambassador for talks to halt strikes against ships in the Black Sea. According to Radev, this communication channel should be expanded with specific measures and proposals. Radev said that Bulgaria participates in the anti-mine group in the Black Sea and was among the first countries to join the "European Sky Shield" initiative after it was announced by Germany in 2022. He condemned the attacks on civilian and commercial vessels as unacceptable and proposed a moratorium on military strikes against shipping in the Black Sea, stating that he expects support from EU partners. He noted that the sea is an important corridor for the delivery of food, fertilizers, and energy resources, upon which millions of people rely, especially in vulnerable regions of Africa and the Middle East. According to Radev, the "Chelsea 3" vessel was supposed to be towed the same afternoon to the port of Burgas for repairs and checks for drone remnants. He stated that Bulgaria has hypotheses regarding the perpetrator of the attack, but clear and solid evidence is needed before a specific country is blamed. Radev stated that he does not support military strikes on refineries and energy facilities in Ukraine and Russia, as he believes they directly affect fuel prices and the competitiveness of the EU. He pointed out that over the last two decades, Europe has shut down a number of refineries and is now dependent on imports of finished fuels, particularly diesel and aviation fuel. According to him, the shortage of aviation fuel in Europe has led to the doubling of its price within a few months. He said that Bulgaria supports the construction of new energy corridors between Europe and the Middle East to ensure reliable supplies at competitive prices. Regarding the new Multiannual Financial Framework of the EU, Radev said that Bulgaria supports efforts to enhance the competitiveness of European economies. He added that this should not be at the expense of EU policies for social and economic convergence and the Common Agricultural Policy. #ЧерноМоре (translated)

I am grateful to Bulgaria and our Bulgarian friends for saving the Ukrainian sailors injured in the Russian attack on the merchant ship "Chelsea 3". The injured are receiving the necessary medical care. I thank the Bulgarian rescuers and medical personnel for their professionalism and quick response," Sybiga wrote on social media platform X. #Украйна #България #ЧерноМоре (translated)

We will have the opportunity for a detailed investigation to find some remains and to have solid evidence; otherwise, we have hypotheses. This afternoon, October 15, the ship "Chelsea-3" is expected to be towed to the Burgas port for repairs, announced Prime Minister Rumen Radev from Brussels, where he arrived to participate in the two-day meeting of the European Council. #Челси3 #дронове #Бургас (translated)

Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the ship "Chelsea 3" will be transported to Burgas for inspection to find evidence of the attacks in the Black Sea, and emphasized the importance of international solidarity in preventing attacks on commercial and civilian vessels. #ЧерноМоре #България #Дипломация (translated)

"Chelsea 3" will be towed to Burgas for inspection after the attacks in the Black Sea, and Prime Minister Rumena Radev announced that Bulgaria wants a moratorium on attacks against commercial ships and will seek support from European partners for a joint initiative with Romania. #България #ЧерноМоре #търговскиКораби (translated)