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Drone Alarm in Bulgaria: Explodes Over Gas Pipeline, Called 'Ukrainian Error'

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A Ukrainian drone exploded near a strategic gas pipeline in Bulgaria, close to the Romanian border.
  • Bulgarian authorities confirmed the drone was Ukrainian and stated it caused no casualties or damage to buildings, calling it an "error."
  • The incident prompted an emergency meeting of Bulgaria's National Security Council, and Ukraine has opened an investigation.

An incident involving a Ukrainian drone exploding near a strategic gas pipeline in Bulgaria has heightened regional tensions. The drone detonated in close proximity to the Trans-Balkan pipeline, which connects Turkey, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, just 100 meters inside Bulgarian territory near the Romanian border.

The drone in question is one of those "used widely by Ukraine."

— Bulgarian Ministry of DefenseThe ministry's statement after specialists examined the drone debris.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed the drone was Ukrainian but assured that it caused no casualties or damage to local buildings. He described the event as an "error" and not a deliberate provocation. Despite this, the incident triggered an emergency meeting of the National Security Council.

nothing suggests a deliberate incident.

— Ukrainian Ministry of DefenseClarifying the nature of the drone incident.

Specialists examining the debris identified the drone as one commonly used by Ukraine. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stated that "nothing suggests a deliberate incident." Kyiv has announced an investigation into the matter, emphasizing that the event was not intentional. Bulgaria has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador for discussions.

the deflagration occurred very close to the Romanian border of Kardam, just 100 meters within Bulgarian territory.

— Rumen RadevDescribing the location of the drone explosion.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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