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Drone Spotted Over Sofia Airport, Airspace Briefly Closed
Drone Spotted Over Sofia Airport, Airspace Briefly Closed
Sofia Vasil Levski Airport, February 10, 2026 (BTA Photo/Nikola Uzunov)

A drone was detected over Sofia Vasil Levski Airport on Saturday afternoon, prompting the airport to activate security procedures and notify authorities, including the Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority, the Interior Ministry and the Border Police.

The pilot of a flight from Cologne was diverted to Varna Airport. Airspace was briefly closed but has since reopened, and the airport is operating normally.

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By 01:30 on 08.03.2026 Today`s news

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