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Thousands Join Sofia Tactical, CBRN Courses Amid Invasion Fears

6/15/2026

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Civilians travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, for three-day tactical firearms and CBRN courses run by Simon Feek’s PrepYou.EU, hosting about 1,000 participants annually.
The curriculum now includes chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills, including simulated tear-gas attacks.
Participants say they are motivated by fears of a Russian invasion of another European nation and of Middle-East conflicts spreading to Europe.
A British father of two plans to volunteer for Ukraine’s International Legion.

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Story summary

Civilians travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, for three-day tactical firearms and CBRN courses run by Simon Feek’s PrepYou.EU, hosting about 1,000 participants annually.
The curriculum now includes chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills, including simulated tear-gas attacks.
Participants say they are motivated by fears of a Russian invasion of another European nation and of Middle-East conflicts spreading to Europe.
A British father of two plans to volunteer for Ukraine’s International Legion.