Bulgaria clarifies findings on crashed drone linked to Ukrainian forces

Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence stated that a drone that crashed in the northeast matches models used by Ukrainian forces, with no evidence suggesting a deliberate attack.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence has clarified that the unmanned aerial vehicle that crashed in the country's northeastern region is of a type "largely used by Ukrainian armed forces." Defence officials emphasised that ongoing examinations have yielded no evidence indicating an intentional strike aimed at Bulgarian territory or energy assets.
The aircraft came down without exploding, leaving no casualties or physical damage. Military specialists continue to inspect the recovered wreckage to trace the drone's flight path, point of origin, and reasons for the crash. Sofia is maintaining enhanced monitoring across national airspace in coordination with regional allies as technical evaluations proceed.
Sources: Le Monde.
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