Bulgarian army personnel, equipment to travel roads and rail for planned exercises

Bulgarian army personnel and military equipment will travel on April 19 and 20 2026 on national roads and rail to participate in planned exercises, the Defence Ministry said on April 17.

On April 19 and 20, military personnel and equipment will move from Pleven and Shoumen to the Koren training ground along national roads and rail, participating in the upcoming tactical exercise Defensive Shield 26 of the 5th Brigade Command, the ministry said.

On April 20, convoys of military personnel and military equipment will travel on national roads to the Novo Selo training ground to participate in field training.

The convoys will be escorted by the Military Police.

The Sofia Globe staff

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