Belgium and Netherlands Donate Minehunter Ships to Bulgaria
Belgium and the Netherlands will transfer seven Tripartite-class minehunter ships to Bulgaria free of charge.
The agreement includes four vessels from Belgium and three from the Netherlands, as well as spare parts and a tactical simulator.
- Four minehunter ships from Belgium
- Three minehunter ships from the Netherlands
- Spare parts and a tactical simulator
Bulgaria will be responsible for the costs of restoration, commissioning, and maintenance of the ships.
The agreement aims to strengthen security in the Black Sea, a strategic region marked by the war in Ukraine and increasing concerns about naval mines.
As part of the commitment, Bulgaria will also provide training and instruction to Ukrainian crews, expanding military cooperation between the countries.
Author's summary: Belgium and Netherlands donate ships to Bulgaria.