Bulgaria says crashed drone is type used by Ukrainian forces

Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence stated that a drone that crashed near a gas pipeline matches models used by Ukrainian forces, with no evidence of deliberate targeting.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence has stated that the drone that came down in northeastern Bulgaria over the weekend corresponds to a model frequently deployed by Ukrainian armed forces.
Defence authorities in Sofia emphasized that preliminary assessments show no indication Bulgarian territory was deliberately targeted. The unmanned aerial vehicle crashed near a natural gas pipeline without causing injuries or damaging local energy networks. Specialist teams are continuing their technical examination of the debris to ascertain the device's origin, intended flight trajectory, and the factors leading to the crash. Bulgarian officials remain in contact with regional partners as the investigation proceeds.
Sources: Le Monde.
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