February 2026

Bulgarian Fighter Captured in Ukraine After Serving With Russian Forces (VIDEO) – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

A Bulgarian national fighting on the Russian side has been taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces during combat operations in eastern Ukraine, Bulgarian National Radio reported, citing information published by Ukrainska Pravda. According to the report, the capture was announced in a post on the Facebook page of the 20th Regiment of Unmanned Systems, known as “K-2”. A company Read more

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First Stryker Combat Vehicles Arrive in Bulgaria as Military Upgrade Moves Forward – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria has taken another step toward upgrading its armed forces, as the government has launched the execution of a key modernization initiative for the Bulgarian Army. The development was confirmed by the press center of the Ministry of Defense. The first phase of deliveries under the project is already underway. New Stryker combat Read more

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Bulgaria Begins Major Overhaul: Army Weapons Shift to NATO Standards Underway – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

Outgoing Bulgarian Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirmed that the Bulgarian Army is in the process of transitioning to NATO-standard weapons, a step aimed at modernizing its arsenal. His remarks were made in response to a question from “Revival” MP Dimcho Dimchev regarding plans to replace the army’s primary small arms, which still rely on Soviet-caliber Read more

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Activists Claim Discovery of Russian Paramilitary Site in Bulgarian Village – Novinite.com – Sofia News Agency

The civil association BOEC has announced the alleged discovery of a site linked to the Russian private military company Wagner near the Bulgarian village of Kladnitsa in Pernik region. The claim was shared during a live social media broadcast by BOEC leader Georgi Georgiev on Sunday. According to Georgiev and accompanying footage, the group identified a small building in Read more

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