Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Three Bulgarian citizens killed in helicopter crash in Côte d'Ivoire

Ministry of Foreign Affairs building
Photo: BGNES

Three Bulgarian citizens have been killed in the military helicopter accident in Côte d'Ivoire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. Reports of the accident surfaced a few days ago but no information about casualties. Via the Bulgarian embassy in Nigeria, through unofficial channels, confirmation has been obtained that the three were killed in the Mi-24 combat helicopter crash on 10 September. Their families have been notified.

The Bulgarian embassy in Nigeria is in contact with the authorities of Côte d'Ivoire which are investigating the accident. They are still expected to officially confirm the death of the Bulgarian citizens. 



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

State standard for drone pilots is being created

The Ministry of Education will create a state educational standard for "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles". The regulation has been published for public discussion. Students with completed primary education and persons aged 16 who can take state matriculation..

published on 8/29/25 7:29 PM

Weather forecast: Sunny spells and rain over the weekend

The night will be clear with a light wind from the East-Southeast. Saturday will be sunny. In the afternoon cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds will increase from the West. In the evening and during the night there will be intense bursts of rain..

published on 8/29/25 6:40 PM

Sofia welcomes President of the European Council on September 4

President of the European Council Antonio Costa is coming to Bulgaria on September 4, where he will meet with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the Council said in a statement released today, BTA reported. Earlier that day, Costa will also visit Romania..

published on 8/29/25 6:33 PM