Bulgaria identifies downed drone as type used by Ukrainian military

Bulgarian officials have identified a downed drone as a model commonly used by Ukraine's military, noting there is no indication of a deliberate attack.
Bulgaria's defence ministry has confirmed that a drone that crashed within its borders over the weekend matches a model commonly operated by Ukrainian armed forces.
Military officials noted that preliminary assessments showed no indication of a deliberate strike aimed at Bulgarian territory. Specialist units are examining the wreckage to reconstruct the flight path and investigate potential mechanical or navigational malfunctions that may have led to the crash.
The incident caused no casualties or property damage. Bulgarian authorities continue to coordinate with NATO partners while technical investigations into the origin and trajectory of the device remain ongoing.
Sources: Le Monde
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