The Netherlands sends F-35s to Bulgaria due to concerns about Ukraine

Summary

In response to the increasing Russian threat around Ukraine, the Netherlands is sending two F-35 fighter aircraft to Bulgaria.
The two F-35s will participate in a NATO mission that has been ongoing for years to monitor the skies of Eastern Europe.
The Netherlands also offers an amphibious transport ship (including landing craft and helicopters) and two ‘land-bound units’ (Ollongren does not specify which) for the NATO Response Force.
Minister Hoekstra and Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD) will visit Ukraine in the short term.
The two F-35s now deployed will operate from Graf Ignatievo Air Base in Bulgaria and will cooperate with the Bulgarian Air Force.