Bulgarian Land Forces Soldiers prepare to counter-attack

Bulgarian Land Forces Soldiers prepare to counter-attack a simulated opposing force in an urban environment on June 10, 2019 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, during STRIKE BACK 19. The troops implemented smoke grenades and blank ammunition to simulate strategically clearing a village of enemy combatants.
STRIKE BACK 19 is a multinational exercise hosted by the Bulgarian Armed Forces at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, from June 6-20, 2019. STRIKE BACK 19 is designed to increase capabilities and interoperability with Bulgarian, Albanian, Greek, North Macedonian and U.S. Troops.