European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned attacks on civilian shipping vessels in the Black Sea, following incidents in Bulgaria's economic zone. She stated that targeting commercial ships and their crews is unacceptable, highlighting that lives have already been lost. Von der Leyen emphasized the growing concern surrounding the situation in the Black Sea as investigations into the incidents continue. The attacks represent a troubling escalation of maritime risks in the region. She did not specify who was responsible for the attacks, but underscored the need to protect innocent civilian vessels. The European Union is closely monitoring the developments and assessing the implications for regional stability.