The US European Command (EUCOM) said it is monitoring security threats in the region and remains prepared to respond to potential risks against Bulgaria, amid tensions over the possible deployment of American tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base near Yambol. In a statement published on social media, EUCOM said Bulgaria remains part of the United States’ regional defense capabilities on NATO’s eastern flank and emphasized cooperation with Bulgarian authorities and allied countries.

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said he has "absolutely no concerns" about the proposed deployment of up to eight US tanker aircraft at the Bezmer airbase, emphasizing that the…

The US European Command (EUCOM) said it is monitoring security threats in the region and remains prepared to respond to potential risks against Bulgaria, amid tensions over the…

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said the planned deployment of US military tanker aircraft at Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base has been delayed and is now expected to begin next week…