Norway has summoned the Russian ambassador following drone attacks on two ships near Bulgaria, according to reports from Dagbladet and Aftenposten.
The two vessels were hit by drones outside Bulgarian waters, Aftenposten reported. Dagbladet reported that the Russian ambassador was called in over the incident.
Separately, Nettavisen reported new drone attacks in the Black Sea, saying a ship has sunk. ABC Nyheter also reported that two ships were struck by drones outside Bulgaria.
The reports, published on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, did not name the ships involved, identify their flags, or specify the location of the strikes beyond the waters off Bulgaria. The nationality of the drones was not stated in the material available.
Summoning an ambassador is a standard diplomatic step states take to register a formal protest or demand an explanation from another government. The reports do not say what Norway told the Russian envoy or how Moscow responded.
The Black Sea has seen repeated attacks on shipping during the war between Russia and Ukraine, though the available reporting does not attribute this specific incident to any party.
Also on Tuesday, TV 2 reported the death of an actor known for the series "Breaking Bad." That report is unconnected to the drone strikes and the diplomatic summons.
What to watch next: whether Norwegian or Bulgarian authorities confirm the strikes and identify who was behind them, and whether Moscow issues a public response to the summons.
