Bulgaria investigates drone crash near gas pipeline as Ukraine denies deliberate strike

Bulgarian authorities and Ukrainian officials are collaborating to determine the origin of an explosive-laden drone that crashed near a critical gas pipeline close to the Romanian border on Saturday.

According to Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense, initial assessments show the device is of a model "widely used by the Ukrainian armed forces." However, officials clarified that no evidence points to deliberate targeting of Bulgarian infrastructure. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by affirming it did not intentionally target Bulgaria, confirming close communication with Sofia to clarify the incident. The crash caused neither casualties nor damage to the surrounding pipeline facilities.

Sources: Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération.