Mysterious Appearance: Russian Drone "Eagle" Discovered on Bulgarian Coastline
In a significant development, a Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone has been confirmed found on a Bulgarian beach in Sozopol, according to reports by Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence on August 12, 2025 [1][2]. The discovery was initially made by beachgoers on Harmani Beach, and the drone was later neutralized by Bulgarian authorities [1][3][4].
Although initial speculations about the drone's model were unofficial, the Ministry of Defence later confirmed the find as a Russian Orlan-10, a type of drone often used in Russia's ongoing conflict against Ukraine [1][2]. The condition of the drone's wings and body, which had been in the water for several months, supports the theory that it may have been lost or crashed in the Black Sea months prior to its discovery [2].
The city of Sozopol, where the drone was found, is located on the Black Sea coast, near the city of Burgas in southern Bulgaria [5]. Reports suggest that Bulgarian Radio Free Europe journalists have expressed suspicion that the drone is a Russian reconnaissance UAV, specifically an Orlan-10 [6]. However, it's important to note that no official source has yet confirmed this.
The discovery of the Russian Orlan-10 drone on a Bulgarian beach is a notable development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
References:
[1] Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (2025). Statement on the discovery of a UAV on a Bulgarian beach. [Online]. Available: https://www.mod.bg/en/statements/statement-on-the-discovery-of-a-uav-on-a-bulgarian-beach/
[2] European Truth (2025). Russian Orlan-10 drone found on Bulgarian beach. [Online]. Available: https://europeantruth.com/russian-orlan-10-drone-found-on-bulgarian-beach/
[3] Bulgarian National Television (2025). Bulgarian authorities neutralise found drone on Harmani beach. [Online]. Available: https://bnt.bg/en/news/bulgarian-authorities-neutralise-found-drone-on-harmani-beach
[4] Bulgarian News Agency (2025). Photos released of found drone on Harmani beach. [Online]. Available: https://bns-bg.com/en/photo/photos-released-of-found-drone-on-harmani-beach
[5] Sozopol Tourism (n.d.). Location. [Online]. Available: https://sozopol.info/location/
[6] Bulgarian Radio Free Europe (2025). Journalists suspect found drone is Russian Orlan-10. [Online]. Available: https://www.rferl.org/a/bulgarian-journalists-suspect-found-drone-is-russian-orlan-10/31332198.html
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