A Russian aircraft flew over Bulgaria
This evening, Bulgarian airspace was crossed by a Russian aircraft. The information was officially confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to BNT.
The flight is humanitarian in nature and was carried out for the purpose of combating disasters and emergencies.
The ministry clarified that the overflight was authorized following an official request via a note from the Republic of Serbia. The reason for the extraordinary flight is the need for assistance in controlling large-scale fires raging on Serbian territory.
- The aircraft is used specifically for combating disasters and emergencies.
- The flight was fully coordinated and approved through diplomatic channels.
At this time, there is no additional information regarding other flights related to the mission.