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Unidentified drone destroyed in Black Sea waters near Pomorie, Bulgaria.

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On 26 August 2026, Bulgarian Navy personnel responded to an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle detected in Black Sea waters near Pomorie. Military specialists inspected the object before destroying it at sea under controlled conditions. The response was one of several naval operations conducted along the Bulgarian coastline following reports of floating drones and UAV components. Bulgarian authorities did not establish the drone’s national origin, intended purpose or precise route before it entered the water. No injuries or damage to coastal infrastructure were reported in the cited coverage.

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    On 26 August 2026, Bulgarian Navy personnel responded to an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle detected in Black Sea waters near Pomorie. Military specialists inspected the object before destroying it at sea under controlled conditions. The response was one of several naval operations conducted along the Bulgarian coastline following reports of floating drones and UAV components. Bulgarian authorities did not establish the drone’s national origin, intended purpose or precise route before it entered the water. No injuries or damage to coastal infrastructure were reported in the cited coverage.