Ilayda Cakirtekin
06 November 2026•Update: 06 November 2026
A drone was discovered on a beach near the Shabla lighthouse in northeastern Bulgaria on Friday, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported.
The unmanned aerial vehicle, measuring 3 by 4 meters (9.8 by 13.1 feet), was found approximately 800 meters (2,625 feet) from the lighthouse, according to the news agency.
The regional directorate of Bulgaria's Interior Ministry in Dobrich said police officers had cordoned off the area following the discovery.
Military personnel were expected to arrive at the site to examine the drone and determine its origin and condition, BTA reported.
The drone was discovered by a person walking along the beach near the Shabla military range, who alerted authorities.