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Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the Bulgarian Air Force was ready to scramble L-39 aircraft if the unmanned drones had entered the territorial waters of the country, after a French military aircraft detected the drones before the attack on a merchant ship off the Bulgarian coast. (translated)

The Minister of Defense Dimitir Stoyanov announced that the origin of the remains found on board the attacked ship "Chelsea 3" has not yet been established, as experts will need to clarify whether they belong to a drone, the vessel itself, or another object. #безпилотнисистеми #разузнаване #ЧерноМоре (translated)

We have strengthened the radio communication field, we have strengthened the anti-aircraft missile systems. Our aviation continues to be on duty. Yesterday and today, Romanian forces acted and have shot down three unmanned aerial vehicles," said Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov. #България #НАТО #сигурност (translated)

2730 drones flew towards the Moscow region. Most of them were destroyed by air defense forces farther from the capital. 534 drones were neutralized as they approached Moscow. In addition, for the whole week so far, Sobyanin says the following: "2730 drones flew towards the Moscow region. Most of them were destroyed by air defense forces farther from the capital. 534 drones were neutralized as they approached Moscow." #Москва #дронове #летища (translated)

Stefan Tafrov published an open appeal on October 15, 2026, in Sofia, stating that the Black Sea is becoming a military zone and that Bulgaria must prepare to defend itself. In the text, he pointed out recurring drone attacks on commercial ships, including near the Bulgarian coast and in Romanian territorial waters, as well as established subversive operations by Russian agencies in Bulgaria and Romania over the past few years. Tafrov called for every case to be investigated based on evidence but stated that the lack of definitive attribution does not justify inaction. The author expressed concern that the Bulgarian political leadership does not show the necessary determination to protect national security. He urged citizens to demand from politicians evidence of the state's readiness to protect them, and the government to condemn the escalation of Russian military actions in the Black Sea, strengthen surveillance and protection of air and maritime space, accelerate the development of capabilities against drones, and improve coordination among institutions. According to the appeal, Bulgaria must work with allies to protect shipping, ports, and critical infrastructure. Tafrov urged the EU and NATO to treat the security of the Black Sea as an immediate priority and strengthen the defense of the eastern flank of the Alliance. He pointed out the need for integrated maritime and aerial surveillance, intelligence sharing, and joint capabilities against aerial and maritime drones. The appeal stated that the upcoming presidential elections provide an opportunity for public debate on security and Bulgaria's place in European politics. Among those who joined the appeal, Tafrov noted Rosen Plevneliev, Boyko Borissov, Ivan Kostov, Kiril Petkov, Nikolay Denkov, Anyu Angelov, Asen Vassilev, Atanas Zapryanov, Boyko Noev, Valentin Radev, Velizar Shalamanov, Gergana Pasi, Daniel Mitov, Korman Ismailov, Lydia Shuleva, Meglena Kuneva, Nadezhda Neynski, Nikolay Nenchev, Nikolay Svinarchov, Rumyana Buchvarova, Solomon Pasi, Todor Tagarev, Traicho Traikov, Chavdar Chervenko, Stefan Dimitrov, Dinko Ivanov, Valeri Rachev, Vesela Cherneva, Dimitar Ivanovski, Elena Poptodoorova, Ivan Anchev, Ilian Vassilev, Orhan Ismailov, Radan Kanev, and Stefan Tafrov. #НационалнаСигурност #ЧерноМоре #България (translated)

We have sent letters requesting maritime patrolling and means for surveillance and target designation from the air. An enhanced radar field, increased presence of kinetic impact assets, and two unmanned aerial vehicle systems for reconnaissance in the territorial sea, Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov explained from the parliamentary platform in response to a deputy's question about what additional forces and resources are operational on Bulgarian territory for monitoring and ensuring security in light of the increasing risks to the freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and the need for heightened vigilance, timely response, and maintaining high operational readiness of the Bulgarian armed forces. #сигурност #военнареформа #ЧерноМоре (translated)

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced that Bulgaria has activated additional forces and resources, including enhanced radar coverage and unmanned aerial vehicles, to ensure its security in the Black Sea in light of the increasing risks to the freedom of navigation. #сигурност #военнареформа #ЧерноМоре (translated)

"Two unmanned aerial systems will be deployed in our Black Sea region. We cannot exert firepower beyond the territorial sea. We do not have the right to do so," said Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov before the defense committee in the 52nd National Assembly following another drone attack on commercial vessels in Bulgaria's economic zone in the Black Sea. #ЧерноМоре #дронове #безопасност (translated)

As a follow-up measure, we will deploy two additional unmanned aerial systems. One was recently acquired, and the crews have just returned from training. I hope to deploy it as soon as possible. We also have other capabilities, including those of the Special Operations Forces, explained Stoyanov. #България #ЧерноМоре #ЗенитноРакетниКомплекси (translated)

The freedom of navigation and the security of the supply chain are seriously threatened, generating significant risk for our country. The escalation of the war has led to an increase in incidents near the Bulgarian coast, turning the Black Sea into a military zone. Last night, two commercial ships were again attacked in the adjacent zone of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Black Sea. The ship "CHELSEA 3," flying the Maltese flag, was hit by three drones 17 nautical miles east of the city of Varna, while the ship "HS Dignity," flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, was sunk 15 nautical miles east of Krapets. Following the swift response of the Maritime Coordination Rescue Center in Varna, the entire crew of the first ship was rescued, as well as sailors from the second ship. All efforts of the Bulgarian state, with the participation of the Armed Forces, Border Police, and the Executive Agency "Maritime Administration," are directed towards searching and rescuing survivors. This was stated by President Iliyana Yotova after the attacks in the past hours. #ЧерноМоре #международноправо #сигурностнакорабоплаването (translated)

This night, two commercial ships were again attacked in the adjacent zone of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Black Sea. The vessel "CHELSEA-3," flying the Maltese flag, was hit by three drones 17 nautical miles east of the city of Varna, while the ship HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank 15 nautical miles east of Krapets. Following the quick response of the Maritime Coordination Rescue Center in Varna, the entire crew of the first ship was rescued, as well as sailors from the second ship," Yotova announced. #ЧерноМоре #Йотова #корабоплаване (translated)

Radko Krastev stated that Iliana Yotova is completely unfit to be the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and that this is his conclusion from the meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security. He described her as cowardly, disoriented, and indecisive, claiming that these qualities only benefited Rumen Radev, whom he presented as her puppeteer. Krastev pointed out that, according to him, the council did not make a decision and the authorities did not announce who the perpetrator of the unprecedented attack on commercial ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone was. He added that citizens have not received assurance that the modernization of the army would be accelerated due to the deteriorating security environment. According to him, it was stated at the meeting that unmanned technologies represent an increasing threat — something that, in his opinion, was known even by children. Krastev described this stance as a waste of time and claimed that it undermines the council's work and further erodes trust in Bulgarian institutions. He placed the responsibility for the outcome on Yotova, who, according to him, convened and then rendered the meeting meaningless. #България #Политика #Безопасност (translated)

"In three minutes, for this ship to sink, the damage truly must be huge. Or in combination with the cargo being transported, which is explosive." This was stated by Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov in "The Interview in Nova News" after the end of the Consultative Council for National Security, convened due to the attacks with drones in our exclusive economic zone. #ЧерноМоре #Дронове #Сигурност (translated)

Russia stated that the attacked ships ALFA WATAN and ABLE are not among the targets hit by its forces during the drone incident in the Bulgarian economic zone in the Black Sea, clarifying that the events of October 6 do not call into question the origin of the drones. #ЧеренМоре #дронове #инцидент (translated)

Prime Minister Rumen Radev emphasized that after the attacks on ships in the Black Sea, there is no room for hysteria, and instead, cool-headedness and measures for a long-term solution for peace are necessary, as well as the development of capabilities to counter unmanned systems. #ВоенниРазходи #Дипломация #СпасителниОперации (translated)