Bulgarian Military contingent to take part in RS NATO mission in Afghanistan

Monitoring Desk

BAGRAM: Bulgarian Defense Minister Admiral Emil Eftimov has announced sending off the 42nd  Bulgarian military contingent designated to participate in train, advise and assist Resolute Support NATO mission in Afghanistan.

According to Sofia news agency, the contingent is made up of up to 120 servicemen and with a National Element structure, a security company and staff officers.

During the mission, the servicemen will perform tasks related mainly to the security of the internal perimeter of Bagram Airport base, be on stand-by duty at the base operational center, as well as perform various functions at the mission headquarters.