NATO Patrols Contain Risk

NATO responds to Bulgaria's request with rotational combat air patrols and tighter surveillance over the western Black Sea, but avoids direct convoy-style escort missions that would raise the chance of contact with Russian aircraft or drones. Russia protests diplomatically but largely keeps attacks away from vessels operating near Bulgarian and Romanian waters.

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