Dimitar Stoyanov
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- Oct 14
Drone attacks on Black Sea ships leave at least 23 seafarers missing or dead
Romania resumed the search for seven missing sailors from a drone-hit tanker, while Bulgaria asked NATO for fighter jets and drone defences after two more merchant ships were struck.
- Aug 22
Two US refueling aircraft depart Bulgarian air base following regional Iranian threats
Two US Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft have departed Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria, roughly one month after their parliament-approved deployment drew warnings of retaliation from Tehran.
- Aug 8
Drone explodes near Bulgarian gas pipeline, Sofia summons Ukrainian ambassador
A drone exploded in northeastern Bulgaria on Saturday near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, prompting Sofia to summon Ukraine's ambassador. Debris analysis suggests the drone was a type widely used by Ukrainian forces.
- Aug 8
Bulgaria summons Ukrainian envoy after drone explodes near Trans-Balkan gas pipeline
A drone loaded with explosives exploded in a sunflower field in northeastern Bulgaria on Saturday, roughly one kilometre from a compressor station on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, prompting Sofia to summon Ukraine's ambassador for Monday.
- Jun 10
Bulgaria's new defence minister halts state arms deliveries to Ukraine, calls for negotiations
Newly appointed Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced on 9 June 2026 that Sofia will no longer provide weapons from army stockpiles to Ukraine, urging both sides to negotiate an end to the war.
