Bulgaria and Ukraine probe drone crash near gas pipeline

Bulgarian and Ukrainian officials are cooperating to examine the crash of an unmanned aerial vehicle discovered near a gas pipeline in northeastern Bulgaria.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense stated that fragments found at the location match a drone model frequently deployed by Ukrainian armed forces. However, military officials underscored that early findings provide no indication that Bulgarian territory was intentionally targeted.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Georgiy Tykhy stated that Kyiv is in active communication with Bulgarian authorities to clarify how the aircraft reached the area. Tykhy stressed that Ukraine had no intention of striking its neighbor and committed to a comprehensive inquiry. Officials confirmed that the incident resulted in no casualties, structural damage, or interruptions to natural gas transmission.

Sources: Le Monde, Le Soir.