This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Defense of Bulgaria.

The fighter, which was controlled by Terziev, disappeared from radar during training flights with shooting at air targets at night.

“During his service in the Air Force and until the last training flight, Major Terziev responsibly and professionally performed tasks to protect the inviolability of the Bulgarian airspace.

The Ministry of Defense expresses condolences to the family and friends of the pilot.

A tribute to his blessed memory! "

- said in the message of the ministry.

The search and rescue operation was carried out by the forces and means of the Navy, the Border Police and the Bulgarian Air Force.

Communication with the MiG-29 was lost on Wednesday, June 9, at 00:45.