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I don't even want to think that any incident could happen in the territorial waters of Bulgaria, because then other laws start to come into play - both ours and international ones. Iliana Yotova also said that at this stage she does not recommend a military escort. #България #ЧерноМоре #НационалнаСигурност (translated)

The drone attacks in the Black Sea and the shallow waters of the Danube River are causing a severe logistics crisis in cargo transportation, with about 300 ships waiting near Constanta, while deliveries to Bulgaria have nearly stopped. #ЧерноМоре #реченТранспорт #Корабоплаване (translated)

Milen Dimov and psychiatrist Dr. Georgi Hranov discuss in the "Telegraph Podcast" how between 30 and 50% of children go to school with fear due to the aggression of locals, and schools often hide problems out of fear of inspections, leading to deep social and psychological deficiencies in children. #агресия #образование #младежи (translated)

We have sent letters and requests to the NATO Secretary General and the Supreme Commander asking for the strengthening of our capabilities. At the very least, this is about demonstrating strength on our territory and in our territorial waters," announced Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov to the media following the strikes in Romania's territorial waters in the Black Sea. If until recently the focus was on the Baltic states, for a week now the focus has been on the Black Sea," Stoyanov added. The Navy is doing excellently. We hope that the necessary information will be extracted from "Chelsea-3," but the Ministry of Defense is not the investigative body," Stoyanov stated. #България #НАТО #ЧерноМоре (translated)

"We are conducting regular training and preparing to defend the skies of Bulgaria. What we are doing at the moment, we do it constantly, around the clock. If necessary - the fighter jet takes off and acts. Whether there is escalation or not in the Black Sea, there is no difference for us. We are always ready to act," said the chief of the Air Force, Major General Nikolai Rusev, to the media regarding the escalation in the Black Sea. #ВВС #F16 #МиГ29 (translated)

The most important thing is that we here, in the Black Sea region, together with Romania and Turkey, develop a unified action strategy. A decision is still awaited, and it has not been confirmed what support will be provided and in what manner. The capabilities of the allies are limited, and Romania, as well as the Baltic states, need additional capabilities. Stoyanov noted that the intensity of strikes in the Black Sea is increasing with each passing day, and yesterday strikes were carried out in the territorial waters of Romania. Stoyanov expressed hope that the deadlines could be accelerated so that the planes arrive earlier. #България #отбрана #ЧерноМоре (translated)

As you can see, the intensity of strikes in the Black Sea is increasing with each passing day. "As you can see, the intensity of strikes in the Black Sea is increasing with each passing day. Yesterday there was a situation in which strikes were carried out in the territorial waters of Romania. This once again highlights the need to modernize the Armed Forces of Bulgaria and acquire the necessary systems," pointed out Stoyanov. #България #НАТО #ЧерноМоре (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)

"A relatively small number of hours have passed, and we want to have all the data about what exactly happened. But, obviously, there will be a reaction from the Romanian state." Romania wants to know "all the data" regarding the incidents in its territorial waters, after which there will be an official reaction, President Nicușor Dan reported on Thursday, according to the Romanian news agency Agerpres. #Румъния #ЧерноМоре #НАТО (translated)

Stefan Tafrov wrote that according to a publication, the tanker YARA, sailing under the flag of the Comoros and transporting fuel for Ukraine, was struck by drones on Wednesday near Sulina, in Romanian territorial waters. He described the incident as a serious escalation by Russia and stated that it was an attack on a NATO member state. Tafrov expected Rumen Radev and Iliyana Yotova not to oppose Putin again. He also reported that Romania has proposed a joint naval command for Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey—the three NATO member states in the Black Sea. #Украйна #Русия #НАТО (translated)

"And the post interestingly ends with the fact that all ships of this type are a legitimate target for the Russian Federation, as they pass through this corridor and thus supply Ukraine. I expect similar operations to continue in the territorial waters of Romania and Bulgaria," said Trad. #ЧерноМоре #България #НАТО (translated)