Ukraine explains drone explosion near Bulgaria-Romania border

hotnews.ro (Romanian)

Ukraine's ambassador to Bulgaria was summoned after a drone exploded near the Bulgaria-Romania border; Kyiv denied targeting Bulgaria and blamed Russia's war. The drone exploded at 8:10 a.m. near Kardam, close to critical energy infrastructure and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline compressor station. Bulgarian officials said it was likely a Maya decoy drone carrying significant explosives; no casualties were reported. Sofia said the drone entered from Romania undetected by radar; Bucharest denied detecting any aircraft crossing toward Bulgaria. Ukraine said it is in close contact with Bulgaria to clarify circumstances.


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