politics
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.
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.