Bulgaria confirms drone crash involved model used by Ukraine

Bulgaria's defence ministry confirmed a crashed drone matches models used by Ukrainian forces, though preliminary findings show no sign of an intentional attack.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an unmanned aerial vehicle that crashed on its territory over the weekend matches a type "largely used by Ukrainian armed forces."
Despite identifying the model, defense officials clarified that preliminary findings show no evidence of a deliberate attack or targeted action against Bulgarian territory. The crash caused no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
Military specialists are continuing to analyze the wreckage to determine whether the crash stemmed from technical malfunction, operator error, or signal disruption. Bulgarian authorities are maintaining communication with NATO partners regarding the event.
Sources: Le Monde
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