Bulgaria identifies crashed drone as model used by Ukrainian forces

Bulgaria's defence ministry confirmed a crashed drone matches a type used by Ukrainian forces, adding there is no sign of a deliberate attack.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a drone that crashed on its territory over the weekend matches a model "largely used by Ukrainian armed forces."
Despite identifying the aircraft, Bulgarian defense officials emphasized that preliminary findings show no indication of a deliberate attack or targeted action against the country. The crash resulted in no casualties or damage to local infrastructure.
Military specialists are continuing to analyze the recovered wreckage to determine whether the crash was caused by a technical malfunction, operator error, or signal disruption. Bulgarian authorities remain in communication with NATO partners regarding the incident.
Sources: Le Monde
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