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Protests Follow KC-135 Tanker Departure From Bezmer Airbase

8/27/2026

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Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced that two U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers left Bezmer airbase.
The tankers had been deployed to support Washington's war on Iran and left for other operational requirements.
Villagers feared the aircraft would turn southeastern Bulgaria into a target for Iranian attacks.
Over 3,000 signatures were gathered and peaceful protests held against the tankers' deployment.

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Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced that two U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers left Bezmer airbase.
The tankers had been deployed to support Washington's war on Iran and left for other operational requirements.
Villagers feared the aircraft would turn southeastern Bulgaria into a target for Iranian attacks.
Over 3,000 signatures were gathered and peaceful protests held against the tankers' deployment.