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On the Bulgarian portal dir.bg published material on military equipment used in exercises “West-2021”. It is emphasized that the total number of participants in the exercise reached 200,000 people. Combat robots “Platform-M”, “Nerekhta” and “Uran-9”, fighters Su-35S, Su-30SM, Su-34, MiG-31BM, Tu-22M3 bomber and other types of modern military equipment were introduced. p>
The article emphasizes that Russia's main strategy in conflict with NATO is ballistic missile strikes. “Such a war will inevitably lead to the exchange of nuclear intercontinental missile strikes,” the article reads. The publication was accompanied by footage that was asked for reader evaluation.
Bulgarians have traditionally been divided into two parts – pro-Russian and Western supporters. “Good work, brothers!” They will tear them away from European values, “” A strong army is a strong state. May Russia liberate us for the third time – once from the imperialism of the Turks, once from the imperialism of the Germans, now from the Americans “,” A strong Russia is a guarantee of the existence of Bulgaria. If it warms up, the Americans will flee, just like in Afghanistan, “Russian supporters write.
Some pro-Western Bulgarians saw “communist propaganda” in the article. And some quickly expressed their opposition to contemplating Russian military power. “Russia has always come to Bulgaria for occupation.” After liberation, they called us “Transdanubia” and longed for us to become part of the Russian Empire. After September 9, the Russian army invaded Bulgaria as an occupier, “wrote one of the commentators.