Ivan Angelov, PB: We did not find any debris, how can we say whose drones they are? #ЧерноМоре #Русия #Украйна (translated)
"The war is not just with us, it is increasingly felt closer, affecting our shores, and this will intensify because the Black Sea has long been a front line." Trad stated that, in his opinion, there is enough evidence of Moscow's responsibility. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #Украйна (translated)
Ruslan Trad stated that the agencies' reports are categorical regarding Russia's responsibility for the attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, which are part of Moscow's strategy to restrict Ukrainian exports. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #Украйна (translated)

At the moment, we are slowly heading towards a revival of the Cold War. I hope they will not allow a Third World War. Regarding the drones in the Black Sea, General Stoykov said that we must wait for the conclusion from the competent authorities. #БългарскаАрмия #Превъоръжаване #ЧерноМоре (translated)
Gen. Zlatan Stoykov stated that the Bulgarian army has no funding for modernization and that the country is slowly moving towards a restoration of the Cold War, while the situation in the Balkans and the Black Sea is becoming more complicated. #БългарскаАрмия #Превъоръжаване #ЧерноМоре (translated)

The first naval ambassador of Bulgaria, Captain Andrian Evtimov, expressed concern about the Black Sea being declared a military zone and the cessation of the rescue operation for the crew of the attacked merchant ship, emphasizing the serious risks to shipping and the consequences for the economy. #ЧерноМоре #Корабоплаване #СпасителнаОперация (translated)

Bulgaria plans urgent negotiations with Turkey and Romania to strengthen maritime security in the Black Sea and to request a ban on drones in the region, in response to attacks on commercial vessels. #България #Турция #ЧерноМоре (translated)

As insurance premiums increase, the cost of transportation will naturally rise. Despite the contract, if it was signed beforehand, when the military risk increases, this premium must automatically be paid by the shipowner, who will naturally send the bill to the charterer," explained the president of the European Confederation of Associations of Marine Captains, Captain Dimitar Dimitrov. #зърнопроизводство #ЧерноМоре #транспортиране (translated)
Following the attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, Bulgarian grain producers are warning of a sharp increase in transportation costs and difficulties in grain trade, which could lead to economic consequences for the country. #зърнопроизводство #ЧерноМоре #транспортиране (translated)

What happened with the drones in the Black Sea will continue to happen because there is war nearby. Valentin Radev did not rule out the possibility that there could have been ammunition on the ship. #ЧерноМоре #война #дронове (translated)
Former Interior Minister Valentin Radev suggested that there were ammunition and soldiers on the struck ships in the Black Sea, emphasizing that the incidents with the drones continue due to the ongoing war in the area. #ЧерноМоре #война #дронове (translated)

Alexander Uzunov from "Progressive Bulgaria" explained that the Bulgarian authorities are investigating the origin of the drones in the Black Sea and emphasized the importance of national security while measures for cooperation with Romania and Turkey are being planned. #ЧерноМоре #НационалнаСигурност #ПрогресивнаБългария (translated)

"During 2022-2023, there were 'exercises' by the Russian Federation in our area of responsibility, which aimed to obstruct ship traffic in the Western Black Sea. By establishing this mine countermeasure maritime group, we were able to balance and free the commercial flow of ships in this territory. With greater presence and increased use of early warning resources, including aviation capabilities, it is possible to create a good mechanism to ensure freedom of navigation," commented Hristo Gadjev. #ЧерноМоре #отбрана #България (translated)
Hristo Gadjev from GERB emphasized that it is necessary to urgently start consultations in NATO for the oversight and security in the Black Sea following the recent incidents with ships, highlighting the need for increased presence of allied forces in the area. #ЧерноМоре #отбрана #България (translated)

"Just a few hours ago, I learned that in Miami, the Russian negotiator Ushakov said that he is delivering the message from President Putin, namely, that he says there will be no peace negotiations until Ukraine surrenders," she stated. #България #НационалнаСигурност #ЧерноМоре (translated)
I would definitely call the Russian ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ask for an explanation of what is happening in the Black Sea," Neyninski stated. #България #НационалнаСигурност #ЧерноМоре (translated)
Nadezhda Neynski stated that the classification of strikes in the Black Sea as "unacceptable" is strange and emphasized that Presidents Yotova and Radev owe an explanation to the public regarding the objectives of the peace negotiations, whether they are for a Russian or democratic peace. #България #НационалнаСигурност #ЧерноМоре (translated)

Prof. Dimitър Nedjalkov stated that the warhead that hit the ship in the Black Sea was probably over 300 kg, and emphasized that Bulgaria urgently needs to modernize its armed forces and continue the investigation into the incident to reach well-founded conclusions. #България #превъоръжаване #ЧерноМоре (translated)

The situational logic as a whole, regardless of the analyses we conduct and the methods we use, indicates that the author of this attack is Russia. This was stated by Tsvetlin Yovchev, former chairman of DANS and former interior minister, as well as an expert on anti-drone systems, on BTV. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #ХибриднаВойна (translated)
Tsvetlin Yovchev stated that the drone attack on commercial ships in the Black Sea, which he believes was organized by Russia, poses a serious threat to Bulgaria and emphasized the need for a stronger diplomatic response. #ЧерноМоре #Русия #ХибриднаВойна (translated)
