Bulgarian leader acknowledges war expansion

Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev, who has often expressed views sympathetic to Russia, stated that the war in Ukraine is "expanding its perimeter," suggesting the conflict is spreading beyond its original boundaries.

Drones strike Bulgarian ships

In a short period, four commercial ships were attacked by drones near the Bulgarian coast. These incidents have raised concerns about the proximity of the conflict to Bulgaria’s territory.

Bulgarian defense minister points to Russia

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister, Dimitar Stoyanov, told Parliament that the drones are likely of Russian origin. He noted that it would be illogical for Ukrainian forces to attack their own ships, implying that the attacks originated from Russia.

Escalation and growing tension

Stoyanov emphasized that the conflict is escalating and moving closer to Bulgarian territorial waters. He expressed concern about the potential for crossing a "limit of the tolerable," while also acknowledging the lack of reason to remain overly restrained in the current situation.

International coordination urged

The minister mentioned discussions with his Romanian and Turkish counterparts, highlighting the increasing complexity of the situation and the growing need for international cooperation to manage the rising tensions.