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For the first time

Deployment of Italian troops to Bulgaria on the way

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The deployment of Italian troops to Bulgaria has started from the port of Bari, Italy, the Italian Ministry of Defence said. The contingent is part of the "Enhanced Vigilance Activity" battle group, which will strengthen NATO's East European flank.

The deployment of the Italian army units for the first time on Bulgarian territory was the result of technical and logistical agreements between the allies and Bulgaria, BNR correspondent in Italy Elena Shehanova reported.



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