Teams operating out of the Burgas Naval Base recently recovered two items—an air defence missile engine and an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone)—from coastal areas. According to the Ministry of Defence, both items were determined to pose no danger and were subsequently transported back to the naval base. The initial incident occurred on April 22, when a specialized team from the Burgas Naval Base conducted an investigation on the Sunny Beach resort beach.
The servicemen identified an object that was confirmed to be the booster stage of an air defence missile. After assessment, the missile component was deemed safe and moved to the base facility. Later that week, military personnel were deployed to survey an area located northeast of Nessebar, approximately 150 to 200 meters from the shoreline.
This action followed reports from the Regional Directorate of the Border Police regarding a drone sighted at sea. The investigation commenced at night and continued into Thursday morning, utilizing a boat provided by the Bulgarian Navy. During the survey, the crew located and identified the drone.
It was noted that the drone was missing its nose section and contained no explosive materials. Military personnel assessed the device and confirmed it was not hazardous, leading to its transport back to the Burgas Naval Base. These operations, which involved aspects of maritime defence, were conducted at the request of the Burgas Regional Administration, following directives issued by the Chief of Defence and the Navy Commander.
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It’s concerning that military equipment like missile engines are washing up in tourist areas.
What was the source or purpose of the recovered air defence missile engine and drone?