Security Council sets out measures to protect Bulgaria’s strategic sites

Bulgaria has set out measures to strengthen security at strategic and critical infrastructure sites, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said after a meeting of the Security Council under the Prime Minister. The measures include plans for additional counter-drone systems and improved video surveillance, as well as increased police patrols and inspections of facilities where explosives and ammunition are produced or stored.

Stoyanov said additional funding was needed to purchase counter-drone systems and upgrade security systems at Defence Ministry facilities. Measures to modernise their protection had been identified, he added.

Demerdzhiev said police and security services would inspect facilities producing or storing explosives and ammunition and issue recommendations on improving their protection. Police patrols around the sites will also be stepped up.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov