NATO increases forces; Preparing a response

20.10.2026. 18:35 NATO increases forces; Preparing a response NATO will provide additional capabilities in the Black Sea region, including means for monitoring, investigation, and forensic analysis, announced the spokesperson of the Alliance Alison Hart today. Alison Hart stated in a post on the Iks social network that NATO has already strengthened its presence on the eastern flank, among other capabilities for intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles. "We will continue to act as a unified force and ensure that we are prepared and able to respond to any threat and protect our billion citizens," stated Alison Hart after a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) ambassador, where the security situation in that region was discussed. She emphasized that the Alliance will continue to take measures to protect the security of the populations of the member states. Last week, Bulgaria requested additional air support and strengthening of defense capabilities from its NATO allies, and the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced yesterday that it is increasing monitoring of the Black Sea coast for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, as part of preventive measures to improve security and timely collection of information about the situation in the region. Four ships in the exclusive economic zone of Bulgaria in the Black Sea were attacked in the past few months, and two sank. Perhaps you are interested Convoy in the Black Sea; Bulgaria immediately asks for NATO's help Bulgaria has requested technical assistance from the European Union and NATO in continuing the investigation into the attacks by drones on two merchant ships in the Bulgarian exclusive economic zone of the Black Sea. 22:05 12.10.2026. 7 days Countries bordering Serbia are in panic; One of them asks NATO to react immediately Bulgaria has requested strengthening of military capabilities, including missile systems, drone systems, and patrol aircraft, from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe Alexander Grinkevič. 11:57 16.10.2026. 4 days Comments 0 View comments Send comment