Drone explodes on Bulgarian territory near the border with Romania
An unidentified drone has entered Bulgarian airspace and exploded in the area of General Toshevo municipality. The incident occurred near the border with Romania, which has caused serious alarm among local authorities and residents of the region.
Initially, the noise from the aircraft was detected by the Romanian border police. Shortly after, a Bulgarian border patrol unit operating in the area of General Toshevo heard a loud explosion, which confirmed the object's crash on our territory.
Teams from the Ministry of the Interior were immediately dispatched to the scene of the incident to secure the area and begin an investigation. At this time, there are no reports of injuries or serious material damage to buildings near the site of the explosion.
Security services are continuing their work on the case to establish the origin of the drone and the reasons for its entry into Bulgaria. Further information is expected from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the Interior regarding whether the device was military or civilian.
This incident highlights the need for increased border surveillance in the context of the complex geopolitical situation in the region. Local authorities are urging citizens to remain calm and to report immediately if they notice any unusual objects or activities in the area.