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Bulgarian Navy destroys unidentified drone drifting east of Kranevo.
On 26 June 2026, a Bulgarian Navy rescue vessel was dispatched to investigate an unidentified unmanned aircraft floating approximately seven nautical miles east of Kranevo, following information received from the Border Police. Naval personnel examined the object and determined that it should be destroyed because residual explosive material could not be ruled out. The military conducted a controlled destruction operation at sea, following established explosive-safety procedures. The incident occurred amid repeated discoveries of military drones and debris along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Although the recovered object was confirmed to be an unmanned aircraft, its manufacturer, operator, mission and original operating area remained unknown.
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On 26 June 2026, a Bulgarian Navy rescue vessel was dispatched to investigate an unidentified unmanned aircraft floating approximately seven nautical miles east of Kranevo, following information received from the Border Police. Naval personnel examined the object and determined that it should be destroyed because residual explosive material could not be ruled out. The military conducted a controlled destruction operation at sea, following established explosive-safety procedures. The incident occurred amid repeated discoveries of military drones and debris along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Although the recovered object was confirmed to be an unmanned aircraft, its manufacturer, operator, mission and original operating area remained unknown.