Bulgaria· PlovdivDrone Explodes Near Bulgaria-Romania Border Gas Pipeline
A military drone, believed to be Ukrainian, carrying explosives exploded near an international gas pipeline at the Bulgaria-Romania border, raising security concerns.
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Ukraine denies intentionally directing drone towards Bulgaria
First report 7h agoLast update 2h agoUkrainian officials assert that their forces did not deliberately target Bulgaria with the drone, despite its type being commonly used by the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian 'Maya' drone explodes near Trans-Balkan gas pipeline in Bulgaria
First report 13h agoLast update 3h agoThe incident raises serious security concerns for Bulgaria as a NATO member state, leading to the summoning of the Ukrainian ambassador and discussions about airspace security.
Multiple sources confirm the drone that exploded in Bulgaria was a Ukrainian 'Maya' decoy drone, widely used by the Ukrainian military.
Early reports described the drone as unidentified, exploding near the border and gas pipeline, with its origin initially unknown.
Bulgarian military officials suggest the drone's deviation from its route was likely accidental and not a deliberate attack, with no casualties or infrastructure damage reported.
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