EMCO

EMCO is a private defense company based in Bulgaria. The company has recently been in the news due to incidents at its ammunition storage facilities. In August, a fire occurred at one of its sites, and more recently, another blaze broke out at a different EMCO-operated weapons storage facility near the village of Tsareva Livada. Bulgarian authorities are investigating the cause of the latest fire, which triggered a series of explosions but resulted in no injuries. The interior minister has stated that "outside interference" and sabotage are being considered as potential causes, and authorities are exploring a possible link between the recent incident and the earlier fire in August. EMCO's weapons are reportedly used by Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, adding a layer of geopolitical significance to the investigations into the company's operations and security.