Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said that the constant fear of war in Bulgarian society, fueled by disinformation from pro-Russian sources, seriously affects the combat effectiveness of the armed forces. His words guide the way Euarktiv.
According to analysis by the country’s military department, the number of applications for admission to military academies fell by 35%, and the number of students dropped by 45%. According to the estimates of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, there will be a large officer shortage in the army within four years.
Commenting on statements that NATO membership and the provision of military aid to Kiev would lead to a direct military conflict between Bulgaria and Russia, Tagarev said: “This is a clear example of how the disinformation campaign of parliamentary parties reduces the country’s combat capability.” .
He reminded that such statements form the basis of the election campaigns of some political parties and they still make them.
Before that, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reportedHe said that Bulgaria and Germany will provide new batches of weapons to Ukraine. Sofia will transfer components of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to the Ukrainian army, and Berlin will supply two IRIS-T air defense systems and 10 Leopard tanks to the conflict zone.
Previously The Bulgarian President criticized the plan to transfer faulty S-300 missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.