The primary reason for the need to transfer the missiles, argued Parliamentary Defense Committee Head Hristo Gadzhev, was the missiles were too old to be of use to the Bulgarian military, and that even their original manufacturer would be unable to repair them.
Key updates on Sept. 27: Guardian: Ukraine sends letter to G7 on use of Western parts in Shahed drones Bulgarian parliament approves providing Ukraine with S-300 missiles Media: Germany investigating possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine Ukraine's military confirms Wagner fighters return to front Official: Russia starts building railway links
A letter from the Ukrainian government to G7 nations says that some of the components used in the manufacture of Shahed-type drones come from companies based in the West, The Guardian reported on Sept. 27. The letter alleges that more than 50 electrical components originally stemmed from companies located in countries allied with Ukraine and involved in the sanctions coalition.