Iliana Iotova: Citizen security is a priority
Vice President Iliana Iotova criticized attempts to use the incident with the drone that crashed near Kardam for "primitive political purposes." She emphasized that the security of Bulgarian citizens and coordination between institutions are of utmost importance at the moment.
"Our country has many 'blind spots' regarding anti-drone systems, and a serious reform is necessary," Iotova stated.
Key highlights from the Vice President's statement:
- Investigation: Reports from the services regarding the origin and role of the unmanned aerial vehicle are expected.
- Military readiness: Bulgaria must support local companies producing anti-drone systems, as this is the future of defense.
- Diplomacy: Iotova reiterated that the conflict in Ukraine has no military solution and called for a meeting of Black Sea region countries to guarantee the security of shipping.
- Cooperation: There is constant communication with Romanian and Ukrainian partners to establish the full truth surrounding the incident.