Bulgaria identifies crashed drone as model commonly used by Ukrainian forces

Bulgarian defence officials reported that a drone that crashed near a gas pipeline is a type used by Ukraine, though there is no sign Bulgarian territory was targeted.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence has stated that the drone that crashed on Saturday in northeastern Bulgaria is of a type "largely used by Ukrainian armed forces."
However, defence officials in Sofia clarified that current evidence shows no indication that Bulgarian territory or infrastructure was intentionally targeted. The unmanned aerial vehicle came down near a natural gas pipeline, resulting in no casualties or damage to regional energy facilities.
Technical specialists are continuing to examine the wreckage to verify the apparatus's flight path and the specific cause of the crash, while authorities in Sofia maintain coordination with regional partners.
Sources: Le Monde.
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