Hristo Gadzhev: Will the government defend the national interest after the drone incident?

08.08.2026 | Foreign policy

GERB-UDF MP Hristo Gadzhev questioned the government's response following the drone incursion near Kardam. Will Bulgaria enter an apologetic mode?

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Drone incident near Kardam: GERB-SDS criticisms

The entry of a drone into Bulgaria's airspace near Kardam has sparked a sharp reaction from GERB-SDS MP and member of the Defense Committee Hristo Gadzhev. In a social media post, he called on the government to defend our national interest.

Gadzhev expressed concern: "If the drone is Ukrainian, it will be all over the media by tonight. But if it turns out to be Russian, let's not have the government start making excuses for it."

The state's reaction and the security issue

According to Gadzhev, Romania has shown a much firmer stance in similar incidents, including the expulsion of Russian diplomats. The MP emphasized that he hopes the current administration will not enter into an "apologetic mode" toward Russia, similar to the case with Iran.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway, and the public is awaiting official information regarding the origin and purpose of the drone.