Bulgaria boosts border security after drone from Romania explodes near gas pipeline

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A drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and exploded near a gas pipeline, prompting Bulgaria to boost border security and surveillance at critical sites. Radev said the drone exploded in a sunflower field near Kardam, causing no casualties or damage. The site is 1,000 meters from Bulgaria's Trans-Balkan gas pipeline compressor station and 200 meters from Romania's. The drone was not detected by either country. Drone incursions linked to the Russia-Ukraine war have increased, raising anxiety that NATO allies must bolster defenses. Radev said the area is cordoned off and radar delivery delays will be addressed.


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