Drone from Romania that exploded in Bulgaria may be Russian false flag: ex-minister

hotnews.ro (Romanian)

Former Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said a Russian false-flag operation cannot be ruled out after an explosive drone from Romania struck near Bulgaria's border. Bulgarian authorities say a Ukrainian drone accidentally detonated near Kardam, about 1,000 meters from a Trans-Balkan gas pipeline compressor station. Officials focus on electronic warfare/GPS interference as the likely cause. Tagarev warned the site is critical for EU and Ukrainian gas supplies. Lithuania and US intelligence have recently warned of possible Russian provocations against NATO; Ukraine denies intentionally targeting Bulgaria.


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