A drone exploded in a sunflower field in Bulgaria, approximately one kilometer from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev. The pipeline transports gas from Ukraine to Turkey. The explosion occurred near the Romanian border, close to the Bulgarian town of Kardam on the Black Sea. Authorities report no injuries resulted from the incident. Radev released a video statement detailing the event on behalf of the Bulgarian government. The cause of the drone explosion is currently unknown and under investigation, raising concerns about potential threats to critical infrastructure. Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.