American aircraft have left the Bezmer air base: What did the MoD announce?

22.08.2026 | Defense

Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov confirmed that the US Air Force has left the Bezmer base. Learn the details about the flights and the refutation of conspiracy theories.

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American military equipment has left "Bezmer"

Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov officially confirmed that the aircraft and tankers of the US Air Force (USAF) have left the "Bezmer" air base and have departed from the territory of Bulgaria.

"We worked in perfect synchronization with the US government and had preliminary information," the minister emphasized.

Debunking conspiracy theories

Minister Stoyanov was categorical that all decisions made were based on accurate and clear information, not on speculation. Among the main highlights are:

This event puts an end to public discussions regarding the presence of foreign military equipment at the air base, confirming the training nature of the mission.