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Sixteen Bulgarian sailors reportedly abducted by Somali pirates

The headline reports that Somali pirates abducted 16 Bulgarian sailors.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 26, 2026, 3:52 AM UTC.

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The incident threatens maritime security and international shipping crews.

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Bulgaria Gazette – News from Bulgaria » 16 Bulgarian sailors abducted by Somali pirates ↗bulgariagazette.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC

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