Bulgaria rejected Russia’s request for airspace clearance to fly to Syria

Bulgaria said it has denied airspace clearance for Russian aircraft flying to Syria. Bulgaria’s foreign ministry said it suspected the aircraft were not carrying aid, as Russia claimed.

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