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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline

Ukraine has denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone entered the country's airspace on Saturday and exploded close to an international gas pipeline shortly after crossing the border from Romania. There were no casualties or damage.

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline

TL;DR

  • A drone entered Bulgarian airspace and exploded near a gas pipeline on Saturday.
  • There were no casualties or damage reported.
  • Bulgaria's defense ministry suggested the drone was likely Ukrainian and the incident was accidental.
  • Ukraine has denied deliberately targeting Bulgaria and stated they are investigating the incident.
  • Bulgaria plans to increase surveillance and redeploy anti-drone capabilities to its border with Romania.