ATHENS

Three bodies, believed to be of migrants who illegally crossed the border between Bulgaria and Turkiye, were found dead in southeast Bulgaria, the BTA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Citing the border police department in the town of Sredet, the agency said the bodies of the three men were discovered in two separate incidents in recent days.

The identity of the three men is still unknown, and it is assumed the men attempted to traverse the rugged terrain in the region.

Due to its geographical situation, Bulgaria is one of the main gateways to Europe and westward migration flows remain steady.