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Bulgaria investigates weapon storage fire for sabotage

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Bulgaria is investigating a fire at a weapons storage facility operated by EMCO, a Bulgarian arms trader. The incident, which occurred near the village of Tsareva Livada, is being examined for potential sabotage and a possible link to a previous fire at another EMCO facility in August. The company itself suggested sabotage, noting over ten similar incidents at Bulgarian defense firms since 2011. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Bulgaria probes explosion at weapon storage site

    Bulgaria is investigating the cause of a fire at a weapons storage facility operated by EMCO, including the possibility of sabotage and a link to a previous blaze at another of the company’s facilities in August, the interior minister said. No ‌injuries were reported in the fire,…

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