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Due to the fact that a total of 4 commercial vessels were struck in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, we requested additional support from NATO - first technical assistance to investigate whose drones were used for the strikes, and we are now waiting until the end of the week, before the first round of presidential elections, to clarify what additional support from NATO we can receive regarding the Black Sea - said Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimităr Stoyanov, quoted by bTV. #Дронове #ЧерноМоре #Сигурност (translated)

We have strengthened the radio communication field, we have strengthened the anti-aircraft missile systems. Our aviation continues to be on duty. Yesterday and today, Romanian forces acted and have shot down three unmanned aerial vehicles," said Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov. #България #НАТО #сигурност (translated)

If there is such activity in our area, we are ready to act. This was stated by Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov to journalists during the commemoration of the Day of the Military Paratrooper in Sofia, when asked about the participation of partner aviation from a NATO member country on our territory. #НАТО #отбрана #България (translated)

There is definitely such an estimate, and I can tell you that we cannot afford it. In response to the question of whether there is an estimate of how much it would cost to reinstate conscription in Bulgaria, Dimitar Stoyanov answered, "There is definitely such an estimate, and I can tell you that we cannot afford it." #България #отбрана #дипломация (translated)

I expect a quick response and a reinforcement of our capabilities. In a press conference, Stoyanov emphasized that the attacks in the Black Sea are increasing day by day, highlighting "the importance of modernizing the Bulgarian Armed Forces and expanding their defensive capabilities," quoted by the news agency BGNES. #Bulgária #NATO #Defesa (translated)

We have sent letters and a request to the Secretary General of NATO and the Supreme Allied Commander, calling for our capabilities to be strengthened, which also means the deployment of additional forces on our territory. We are awaiting their decision. Bulgaria has officially requested NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems in order to bolster its defense following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated today. #Βουλγαρία #ΝΑΤΟ #drones (translated)

"I have sent letters and a request to the Secretary General of NATO and to the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces, asking them to strengthen our capabilities, which also means the deployment of additional forces on our territory. We are waiting for their decision," said Dimitar Stoyanov. #NATO #MareaNeagră #securitate (translated)

I sent letters and a request to the Secretary General of NATO and the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, asking them to strengthen our capabilities, which also means deploying additional forces on our territory. We are waiting for their decision," said Dimitar Stoyanov. #Bulgaria #MareaNeagră #NATO (translated)

We have sent letters and requests to the NATO Secretary General and the Supreme Commander asking for the strengthening of our capabilities. At the very least, this is about demonstrating strength on our territory and in our territorial waters," announced Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov to the media following the strikes in Romania's territorial waters in the Black Sea. If until recently the focus was on the Baltic states, for a week now the focus has been on the Black Sea," Stoyanov added. The Navy is doing excellently. We hope that the necessary information will be extracted from "Chelsea-3," but the Ministry of Defense is not the investigative body," Stoyanov stated. #България #НАТО #ЧерноМоре (translated)

The most important thing is that we here, in the Black Sea region, together with Romania and Turkey, develop a unified action strategy. A decision is still awaited, and it has not been confirmed what support will be provided and in what manner. The capabilities of the allies are limited, and Romania, as well as the Baltic states, need additional capabilities. Stoyanov noted that the intensity of strikes in the Black Sea is increasing with each passing day, and yesterday strikes were carried out in the territorial waters of Romania. Stoyanov expressed hope that the deadlines could be accelerated so that the planes arrive earlier. #България #отбрана #ЧерноМоре (translated)

As you can see, the intensity of strikes in the Black Sea is increasing with each passing day. "As you can see, the intensity of strikes in the Black Sea is increasing with each passing day. Yesterday there was a situation in which strikes were carried out in the territorial waters of Romania. This once again highlights the need to modernize the Armed Forces of Bulgaria and acquire the necessary systems," pointed out Stoyanov. #България #НАТО #ЧерноМоре (translated)

Bulgaria will join this project as soon as possible. It is anticipated that by October 30, we will already be part of the project. Bulgaria expects to join a NATO initiative against drones by the end of October, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday, a day after a drone attack sank a cargo ship off the country's Black Sea coast, for the second time in a week, Reuters reports. #Bulgaria #NATO #MareaNeagră (translated)

The Minister of Defense, Dimitar Stoyanov, has informed the National Assembly about orders issued by him that permit the passage of a non-military aircraft through the airspace of Bulgaria, the presence of allied forces and means on the territory of Bulgaria, as well as the sending of a crew of servicemen from the Navy. #МинистърНаОтбраната #СъюзническиСили #ВъздушноПространство (translated)

We have sent letters requesting maritime patrolling and means for surveillance and target designation from the air. An enhanced radar field, increased presence of kinetic impact assets, and two unmanned aerial vehicle systems for reconnaissance in the territorial sea, Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov explained from the parliamentary platform in response to a deputy's question about what additional forces and resources are operational on Bulgarian territory for monitoring and ensuring security in light of the increasing risks to the freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and the need for heightened vigilance, timely response, and maintaining high operational readiness of the Bulgarian armed forces. #сигурност #военнареформа #ЧерноМоре (translated)

There is also civilian traffic above, which would need to be cleared to prevent an even greater tragedy if we were to use air defense systems. Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the drones were detected too late as they flew low and traveled at high speed. #Svartahavet #Ryssland #Bulgarien (translated)